Ham and Leek Bake
A comforting dish perfect for cold winter days, featuring layers of ham, leeks, potatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce.
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- •1 tbsp Butter
- •1 tbsp Flour
- •2 cups Milk
- •100 g Mature cheddar cheeseGrated
- •100 g Red Leicester cheeseGrated
- •3 LeeksTrimmed and finely cut
- •900 g PotatoesPeeled and thinly sliced
- •200 g HamCooked and sliced
- •SaltTo taste
- •Black pepperTo taste
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2 min
- 2
Add flour and mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes.
2 min
- 3
Gradually add milk in three stages, whisking continuously until smooth.
5 min
- 4
Simmer until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
5 min
- 5
Add grated cheddar and red Leicester cheese. Stir until melted.
3 min
- 6
Taste and season with salt if needed. Set aside.
1 min
- 7
Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F).
1 min
- 8
Layer cheese sauce, leeks, potato slices, and ham in a baking dish.
10 min
- 9
Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with potatoes.
5 min
- 10
Season top with salt and black pepper, then add grated cheese.
2 min
- 11
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to crisp the top.
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