Baked Leeks And Ham Slices Au Gratin Recipes

POTATO, LEEK, HAM, AND CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• place potatoes in water.
• boil and drain.
• set aside.
• cook leek in pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat, covered, for about 10 minute or until tender.
• remove leeks from pan and set aside.
• in same pan add broth, mustard, pepper and stir until blended.
• add flour and milk.
• stir to combine.
• bring to a boil, reduce heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens.
• remove from heat.
• spray 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• pour 1cup milk mixture into pan.
• arrange 2 1/3 Cup potatoes over mixture.
• then add 1 1/2 cups of diced ham, and then 1 Cup leek, then 1/2 cheese.
• repeat the layers once.
• top with remaining potatoes and the rest of the milk mixture.
• top with remaining cheese.
• bake at 375 for 45 minutes until browned and bubbly.

LEEKS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and side of shallow 2-quart casserole. Cut leeks into 1/2-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches water to boiling. Add leeks. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Cook flour, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in leeks. Pour into casserole.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 2 teaspoons butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
• Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

LEEKS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cut off the root end and the tough leaf ends, then cut leeks lengthwise in half; cut halves crosswise into 3-in. pieces. Place cream, salt, pepper and leeks in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and leeks are tender, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

BAKED LEEKS AND HAM SLICES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Cut off the top of the leeks, leaving 2 inches of the green part. Trim off the root ends at the base. Rinse leeks thoroughly in cold water to remove sand.
• Place leeks in a pot, cover with water and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and chill.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan. Add flour, stirring with a wire whisk. When blended add milk, stirring rapidly with whisk. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne and blend. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add egg yolk, stirring briskly.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add leeks and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook briefly, turning to heat evenly. Place each leek on a slice of ham, at an end.
• Carefully roll the ham up to form a roulade.
• Sprinkle shallots in the bottom of a baking dish measuring 11 by 8 inches. Place the roulades close together in a row. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until hot and bubbling and nicely glazed on top.