HAM AND LEEKS AU GRATIN

By Anonymous -

8 medium leeks, washed and trimmed


salt and pepper

50 g butter or margarine

75 ml flour

568 ml (1 pint) milk

100 g Cheddar cheese, grated

8 thin slices of cooked ham

25 g fresh breadcrumbs


  1. Cook the leeks, in boiling, salted water for 10 – 15 minutes, until soft. Drain and keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, melt 40 g butter, stir in the flour and cook gently for 1 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Bring to the boil slowly and continue to cook, stirring until the sauce thickens. Stir in 75 g of the cheese and season.

  3. Wrap each leek in a slice of ham, place in a flameproof dish and coat with sauce.

  4. Mix together the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top. Dot with the remaining butter and brown under the grill until golden.
    Serves 4


HAM AND LEEKS AU GRATIN

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