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Grilled leeks with crunchy ham and cheese topping

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Preheat the grill to medium.

  2. Place the halved leek into boiling salted water and cook until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. Place on a baking sheet.

  3. Place the double cream into a pan and simmer until it has reduced by half. Add half of the parmesan and season with black pepper.

  4. Place the torn ham over the top of the cooked leek and then pour over the creamy parmesan sauce. Scatter over the breadcrumbs and the rest of the parmesan and place under the grill until golden-brown and bubbling.

  5. Place the grilled leek on a serving plate and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 large leek, trimmed and halved lengthways
  • 300ml/½ pint double cream
  • 150g/5½oz parmesan cheese, grated
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 slices ham, torn
  • 55g/2oz fresh breadcrumbs

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