Baked Leeks and Ham Slices au Gratin

Ingredients

• 8 large leeks
• Salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 ½ cups milk
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 egg yolk
• 8 slices boiled ham, about 3/4 pound
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 3 tablespoons grated Gruyere or pecorino cheese

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    547 calories; 27 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams sugars; 26 grams protein; 147 milligrams cholesterol; 1133 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Carefully roll the ham up to form a roulade.
7. 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.

40 minutes