Leeks With Prosciutto In Creamy Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Leeks With Prosciutto In Creamy Bechamel Sauce
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  1. Directions:
  2. Parboil the leeks in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  4. Trim the fat from the ham (prosciutto) and place the fat in an ovenproof dish with 1 oz of the butter.
  5. Melt over a medium heat, then add the leeks in two layers and cook, basting frequently, until lightly browned.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare a Bechamel Sauce, using 1 oz ( of the remaining butter, the flour and milk: Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat.
  8. Whisk in the flour.
  9. Pour in all the milk, whisking constantly until it starts to boil.
  10. Season with salt, lower the heat, cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes.
  11. Taste and add more salt if necessary and season with pepper and/or nutmeg.
  12. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk. If too runny, return to the heat and add a knob of butter mixed with an equal quantity of plain flour.
  13. Stir the Gruyère into the sauce.
  14. Remove the dish of leeks from the heat, lay the slices of ham on top and spoon the bechamel sauce over them.
  15. Dot with the remaining butter, sprinkle with the Parmigiano cheese and bake for about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 166.66 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.07g 9%
Cholesterol 15.35mg 5%
Sodium 309.78mg 13%
Potassium 292.98mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.03g 7%
Sugars 8.02g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 7.72g 15%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 252.6mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.06 Kcal (352 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.06g 9%
Cholesterol 7.74mg 5%
Sodium 156.26mg 13%
Potassium 147.78mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.1g 7%
Sugars 4.04g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 6%
Protein 3.89g 15%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 127.4mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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