Best Cheesy Leeks Ham Recipes

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CHEESY LEEKS & HAM



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A low-carb leek, ham and cheese meal in 25 minutes

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Lunch, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 small leeks , white part only
8 slices cooked ham
100g cheddar , grated
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
6 tbsp crème fraîche (full or half-fat)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan180C/gas 6. Cook the leeks in a pan of boiling salted water for 4-5 mins or until just tender. Drain and cool under a cold tap to stop them from cooking any further, then drain again well and pat dry on kitchen paper.
  • Wrap each leek in a slice of ham, then arrange, side-by-side, in a large baking dish. Mix the cheddar in a bowl with the Dijon mustard and crème fraîche, until well combined. Season to taste. Spread over the leeks, then bake for 15-20 mins until bubbling and golden brown. Serve at once with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

CHEESY LEEKS WITH HAM



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This a great main to have up your sleeve, it's delicious with pasta or some crusty bread

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large leeks , washed, trimmed and halved
4 slices ham
50g parmesan
100ml crème fraîche
1 slice bread , whizzed into crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and boil the kettle. Place the leeks in a single layer in a large saucepan and add enough hot water from the kettle to cover. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 mins until the leeks are just tender.
  • Lay 2 slices of ham, overlapping, on a board, then sit 2 leek halves at one end. Wrap up, repeat with the other leeks, then place the parcels in a small ovenproof dish.
  • Mix three-quarters of the cheese with the crème fraîche, then season and spoon over the parcels. Mix the remaining parmesan with the breadcrumbs and scatter over the top. Bake for 15 mins until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.38 milligram of sodium

CHEESY LEEKS AND HAM



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Categories     Cheese     Side

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 small leeks, white part only
8 slices cooked ham
100g cheddar, grated
2 tbspn Dijon mustard
6 tbspn creme fraiche

Steps:

  • - Heat oven to 200 deg. Cook the leeks in a pan of boiling salted water for 4-5 mins or until just tender. Drain and cool under a cold tap to stop them cooking any further. Drain again well and pat dry on kitchen paper. - Wrap each leek in a slice of ham, the arrange side by side in a large baking dish. - Mix the cheddar in a bowl with the Dijon mustard and creme fraiche until well combined. Season to taste. Spread over the leaks, then bake 15-20 mins until bubling and golden brown.

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