BAKED LEEKS AND HAM SLICES AU GRATIN

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Baked Leeks and Ham Slices au Gratin image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large leeks
Salt to taste
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg yolk
8 slices boiled ham, about 3/4 pound
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3 tablespoons grated Gruyere or pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Cut off the top of the leeks, leaving 2 inches of the green part. Trim off the root ends at the base. Rinse leeks thoroughly in cold water to remove sand.
  • Place leeks in a pot, cover with water and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and chill.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan. Add flour, stirring with a wire whisk. When blended add milk, stirring rapidly with whisk. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne and blend. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add egg yolk, stirring briskly.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add leeks and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook briefly, turning to heat evenly. Place each leek on a slice of ham, at an end.
  • Carefully roll the ham up to form a roulade.
  • Sprinkle shallots in the bottom of a baking dish measuring 11 by 8 inches. Place the roulades close together in a row. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until hot and bubbling and nicely glazed on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 493, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1091 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

king MUNNA
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This was a really easy dish to make, and it turned out great. The leeks and ham were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Yeaisn
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. The leeks and ham were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. This is a great dish for a special occasion.


Jack Bee
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of leeks, ham, and cheese. The cheese sauce was especially popular.


Maddd Rasss
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The leeks and ham were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was very flavorful. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


ndfrekeabasi john
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This was a really easy dish to make, and it turned out great. The leeks and ham were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


NEXFEX MANISH
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. The leeks and ham were tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. This is a great dish for a special occasion.


Hamza Chauhan
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. The leeks and ham were cooked to perfection, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


md sozol
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The leeks and ham were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was very flavorful. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Devon Scott
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of leeks, ham, and cheese. The cheese sauce was especially popular.


sanyree simpson
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The leeks and ham were tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. This is a great dish for a special occasion.


STEPHEN KABUBA
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This was a really easy dish to make, and it turned out great. The leeks and ham were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Stone Man Gaming
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but this dish changed my mind. They were so tender and flavorful, and the ham added a nice salty touch. The cheese sauce was also very good.


mayibongwe michael
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The leeks and ham were cooked to perfection, and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.