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Ham and Leek Gratin
Comforting baked ham and leeks in a creamy mustard sauce.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 35 mins
- Serves
- 4
Comforting baked ham and leeks in a creamy mustard sauce. Balanced for a dependable home-cooked result, with clear timing and serving guidance.
Ingredients
- 350 g skinless ham, diced
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 30 g butter
- 30 g flour
- 500 ml milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 100 g Gruyรจre, grated
- 40 g breadcrumbs
- Black pepper
Method
- Soften the leeks in half the butter without colouring.
- Melt remaining butter, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk.
- Simmer until thick and stir in mustard and half the cheese.
- Fold in ham and leeks, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs; bake at 200ยฐC until bubbling and golden.
