Side Dish

Creamy Ham and Leek Gratin

Name: Creamy Ham and Leek Gratin
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 6 ounces baked smoked ham, cut into 2-by- 1/2 -inch matchsticks; 1 cup heavy cream; 6 medium leeks, white and tender green, split lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground pepper; Salt; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2/3 cup unsalted pistachios (about 3 ounces), coarsely chopped; 4 cups water

20 September 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves6

Per Serving$1.52

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Creamy Ham and Leek Gratin is a gluten free and primal side dish. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.52 per serving. One serving contains 352 calories, 10g of protein, and 26g of fat. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again.

Gluten Free Primal Side Dish

Method:

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In a large skillet, bring the water to a boil.
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Add the leeks, wine, bay leaf and a large pinch of salt and simmer over moderate heat until the leeks are tender, about 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the leeks to a plate, keeping them intact.
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Add the cream and shallot to the cooking liquid and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 6 minutes.
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Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Preheat the oven to 50
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Arrange the leeks, cut side up, and the ham in a large gratin dish.
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Pour the cream sauce evenly over the leeks and ham. In a small bowl, combine the pistachios and melted butter and scatter over the leeks.
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Bake in the upper third of the oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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Make Ahead: The recipe can be prepared through Step 1 and refrigerated overnight.
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Wine Recommendation: Salty ham and oniony leeks stand up beautifully to the sweetness of
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Sauternes, and the cream sauce and the sweet pistachio crusting underscore the wine's rich texture. Try the 1990 Chteau de Rayne Vigneau or the 1990 Chteau de Malle.