Name: Leeks Gratin with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 small leeks; 4 large slices of cooked ham; 100g (3.53 oz) of grated cheddar or Gruyère cheese; 2 chicken broth cubes; 30g (1.06 oz) of butter; 30g (1.06 oz) of flour; 250ml (8.8 fl oz) of milk; 1 pinch of nutmeg; Salt; Pepper

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Boil 1L (35 fl oz) of water with the crushed broth cubes.

2. Peel the leeks, and cut the white part leaving a bit of green. Rinse carefully. Plunge the leeks into the boiling broth and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

4. Prepare the béchamel sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Pour in the milk, whisking, over low heat, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. Cut the ham slices in half.

6. Drain the leeks well, pressing them. Dry on a cloth. Roll the leeks two by two in the ham pieces. Arrange in a baking dish. Cover with béchamel sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.

7. Bake in the oven to gratin, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Leeks Gratin with Ham

Preparation: 15 min

Cooking: 45 min

Servings: 4

Leeks gratin with ham is a comforting and delicious dish. Wrapped in ham and covered with a delicious béchamel sauce, these leeks are a perfect accompaniment to a main course or a light meal. Gratinated until golden brown, they will seduce your guests. It’s a great way to prepare vegetables in a festive way.