Cheesy leeks & ham

Ingredients

• 8 small leek white
• 8 slices finely-chopped ham cooked
• 100 g cheddar cheese grated
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard 
• 6 tbsp crème fraîche (full or half-fat)

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

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