Open-Faced Shaved Ham Sandwiches with Savory Olive-Cheese Sauce | Texas Co-op Power

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (approximately 12 inches long) French bread
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds shaved cooked ham
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed olives
• 1 tablespoon coarse-ground black pepper