Leek and Bacon Gratin

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   Preheat oven 200C / 400F Gas mark 6

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   Bring a pan of water to the boil and add peeled potatoes.

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   Boil drain and set aside.

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   Clean and chop leeks in half and slice.

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   Melt 25g of the butter in a pan then add the leeks, cook on low heat for approx 10 minutes until soft.

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   Set aside.

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   Slice the bacon I cut off the fat Cook with a little oil.

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   Stirring constantly until cooked

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   Stir in the sieved flour and mixed herbs to the bacon.

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    Add the milk and bring to the boil.

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    Stir until thickened.

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    Add the cheese until melted.

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    Save some of the cheese.

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    Add the leeks

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Add this to an oven proof dish.

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    Mash the potatoes and add the rest of the butter 45g with a little milk and salt and pepper

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    Place on top of the bacon and leeks.

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    Sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheddar cheese.

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    Pop in oven for approx 15 minutes until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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