Ham leek rolls gratin

Name: Ham leek rolls gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 6 leeks about 6 ” long, the outer layer removed; White wine; 12 slices of Black Forest ham (take 24 if slices are small); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon Italian spices; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Preparation 25 min
Cooking 30 min
Servings 4
Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients

6 leeks about 6 ” long, the outer layer removed
White wine
12 slices of Black Forest ham (take 24 if slices are small)
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

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Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
In a large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook leeks for 5 minutes. Remove from water, put in colander and let drain for about 5 minutes.
Gently cut in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle with a thin stream of white wine and season with salt and pepper. Roll each piece of leek with a slice of ham and place in a baking dish. Set aside.
Prepare the béchamel : in a nonstick saucepan heated to medium heat, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add the flour and mix to form a roux. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add a little milk and whisk to remove chunks. Add the rest of the milk, the Italian spices then season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, to thicken the sauce slightly.
Remove the sauce from the heat, add the mozzarella and mix for 2 minutes to melt. Pour the sauce over the leek/ham rolls.
Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, bury with Gruyère and return in the oven. Put the oven to BROIL and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is golden on top! Let stand a few minutes before eating.