Cheesy Leek and Ham Recipe

Name: Cheesy Leek and Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large leeks; 8 slices cooked ham; 2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 cups whole milk; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 2 cups matured cheddar cheese; black pepper, ground,to taste; salt, ground,to taste; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 cup extra cheese (or less)

Servings: persons

3 large leeks
8 slices cooked ham
2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped
2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons plain flour
2 cups matured cheddar cheese
black pepper, ground,to taste
salt, ground,to taste
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup extra cheese (or less)

1
Gently fry onion and sliced Leeks in a little butter or margerine, until soft.
2
About 2 minutes.
3
Remove from pan, reserving juices, and place in an ovenproof casserole dish.
4
Roughly chop Ham slices and add to Leek and Onions.
5
Make a white sauce, using the pan juices and a little extra butter- about 1 tablespoon.
6
Add Cheese to the white sauce, and stir until it has melted.
7
Grind salt and black pepper into the white sauce, to taste.
8
Pour the sauce over the leeks and onion and Ham.
9
Top with breadcrumbs.
10
Add extra cheese to the top.
11
Place in a 180 degree Centigrade,pre-heated oven, for 20 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are a little crisp and cheese has melted.
12
Serve with boiled new potatoes, a green salad and Peas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large leeks, 8 slices cooked ham, 2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Leek and Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Leek and Ham

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