Cheesy leeks with ham

Health score
16%
Cheesy leeks with ham
25 min.
2
423kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Cheesy Leeks with Ham, a dish that perfectly balances creamy textures and savory flavors. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also promises a comforting meal that will impress anyone lucky enough to share your table. In just 25 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into a delicious main course ideal for lunch or dinner.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the leeks—they are tender, sweet, and simply melt in your mouth when cooked. Wrapped in slices of ham, they create enticing parcels that are bursting with flavor. Topped with a rich blend of creamy crème fraîche and nutty parmesan, and finished with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this dish is a harmonious symphony of taste and texture.

Whether you're looking for a cozy meal for two or a dish to bring to the dinner table, Cheesy Leeks with Ham is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Serve it with a fresh green salad and crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce, and you have a meal that’s not just satisfying but also nourishing, boasting 423 calories per serving packed with protein and healthy fats.

Get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to this easy-to-make, comforting dish that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • large leeks washed trimmed halved
  • slices ham 
  • 50 parmesan 
  • 100 ml crème fraîche 
  • slice bread 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and boil the kettle.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix three-quarters of the cheese with the crme frache, then season and spoon over the parcels.
  5. Mix the remaining parmesan with the breadcrumbs and scatter over the top.
  6. Bake for 15 mins until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
  7. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories423kcal
Protein23.56%
Fat55.42%
Carbs21.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.83
Glycemic Load
7.32
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.195217329523%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
2.38mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.97kcal
21.15%
Fat:26.18g
40.28%
Saturated Fat:12.49g
78.09%
Carbohydrates:22.34g
7.45%
Net Carbohydrates:20.18g
7.34%
Sugar:6.13g
6.81%
Cholesterol:80.4mg
26.8%
Sodium:1164.31mg
50.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.04g
50.07%
Calcium:419.02mg
41.9%
Vitamin K:43.67µg
41.59%
Vitamin A:1981.99IU
39.64%
Phosphorus:379.49mg
37.95%
Selenium:25.06µg
35.8%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.13%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.66%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.92%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.61%
Folate:75.21µg
18.8%
Vitamin B3:3.75mg
18.75%
Iron:3.1mg
17.22%
Zinc:2.4mg
16%
Magnesium:57.16mg
14.29%
Vitamin C:11.15mg
13.51%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.67%
Potassium:423.86mg
12.11%
Copper:0.19mg
9.54%
Fiber:2.16g
8.65%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.58%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.72%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.45%