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Leeks and Bacon au Gratin

Created by Ehmer, Thursday, 27 March 2008

Description This recipe becomes easy if using ready-made cheese sauce.

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Serves

4

6-8 leeks, trimmed and washed well
8 slices Canadian bacon, cooked, or thin slices of ham

Sauce

2 Tbs butter
1 Tbs flour
1 tsp mustard
2 cups milk
4-5 Tbs grated cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Methods/steps

Cheese sauce

Melt the butter over a medium heat. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually, pour in the milk, stirring frequently, and cook until the liquid starts boiling.
Remove from heat and mix in 3 Tbs grated cheese. Season to taste.

Leek and bacon bake

Cut leeks into 6-inch chunks and cook in salted boiling water until tender. Drain well.
Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).
Wrap a piece of bacon around each leek and place into a greased ovenproof pan.
Pour sauce over leeks and bacon and sprinkle 1-2 Tbs grated cheese on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.

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