Layers of tender potato, softened leeks and ham baked in a creamy cheese sauce until bubbling and beautifully golden.
Cheesy Ham & Leek Potato Gratin
Description
Layers of tender potato, softened leeks and ham baked in a creamy cheese sauce until bubbling and beautifully golden.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 180°C fan and butter a large gratin dish.
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Cook the leeks in the butter for 6-8 minutes until soft, adding the garlic for the final minute.
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Warm the cream and milk together and season with pepper and a little salt.
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Layer the potatoes, leeks, ham and two-thirds of the cheese in the dish.
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Pour over the cream mixture and press the potatoes down gently.
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Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
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Remove the foil, scatter over the remaining cheese and thyme and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
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Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Note
Slice the potatoes about 2-3mm thick so they cook evenly. A mandoline makes this quick and consistent.
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