Creamy Ham and Leek Gratin

Name: Creamy Ham and Leek Gratin
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 170 grams baked smoked ham, cut into 2-by- 1/2 -inch matchsticks; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 6 mediums leeks, white and tender green, split lengthwise; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 6 servings Freshly ground pepper; 6 servings Salt; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted; 85 grams 2/3 cup unsalted pistachios (about , coarsely chopped; 946 milliliters water

Creamy Ham and Leek Gratin might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe makes 6 servings with 394 calories, 11g of protein, and 30g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt, wine, heavy cream, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large skillet, bring the water to a boil.

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Water

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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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Bay Leaves

Leek

Salt

Wine

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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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Shallot

Cream

Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

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Lemon Juice

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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Leek

Ham

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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Cream Sauce

Pistachio Nuts

Butter

Leek

Ham

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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.

Wine Recommendation: Salty ham and oniony leeks stand up beautifully to the sweetness of

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Leek

Wine

Ham

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.

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Cream Sauce

Pistachio Nuts

Sauternes