This crisp pastry case with a rich and cheesy filling is perfect for a family lunch.
Serves: 4; Prep: 20 mins: Cook: 30 min: Calories per portion: 618
Ingredients:
8oz (225g) short-crust pastry; 1 tbsp (15ml) oil; 1 leek, washed and sliced; 1oz (25g) butter; 1oz (25g) plain flour; 1 tsp (5ml) mustard; ¾pt (450ml) milk; salt and pepper; 4oz (125g) cheddar cheese; 6oz (175g) lean ham, chopped; 1 tbsp (15ml) white breadcrumbs; 8in/20cm flan dish
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180oC / 350oF / Gas Mark 4. Grease the flan dish. Roll out the pastry, line the dish and trim pastry.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the sliced leek for a few minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour and mustard and cook for 1 minute. Add milk, beating thoroughly between each addition to remove lumps. Season to taste. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 3oz (75g) of the cheese. Mix the leeks and ham into the sauce and pour into flan. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, until pastry is golden. Serve with vegetables.
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