Leek and ham gratin
(5)
30 min
The white part of leeks are wrapped with cooked ham and covered in a creamy white cheese sauce. A lovely side dish!
Capucine
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Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 6 leeks (white part only), washed
- 40g butter
- 40g plain flour
- 500ml milk
- 50g grated cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 3 large slices of cooked ham, halved
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:15min ›
Ready in:30min
- Steam the leeks in a steel colander over a pot of boiling water, for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside for a few minutes to cool while you make the sauce.
- To prepare the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and mix well. When the mixture starts to bubble, pour the milk in one go into the saucepan and whisk. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat and add grated cheese.
- Cool the leeks for 5 minutes then wrap a slice of ham around each one. Transfer the wrapped leeks to a buttered casserole dish. Pour over the sauce.
- Place under the grill until cheese has melted, about 3-5 minutes.
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Reviews & ratings
Average global rating:
(5)
Reviews in English (2)
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Always a winner great when the leeks are cut small with a small chilli chopped in to the cheese sauce - 27 Jul 2016
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. Hubby loved this - 14 Apr 2013