Baked Leeks with Ham and Isle of Man Oak Smoked Mature Cheddar Cheese

Serves 4 Portions

Ingredients

• 300g Isle of Man Oak Smoked Mature Cheddar Cheese
• 4 medium sized leeks
• 8 slices cooked ham
• ½ litre white sauce

Method

1. Top and tail the leeks and wash carefully.
2. Cut the leeks in half to give 8 pieces.
3. Place the leeks into a pan of boiling, salted water and cook for 7 – 8 minutes, remove and place into cold water.
4. When the leeks are cold, dry on kitchen paper, wrap each piece of leek in ham and place into an oven-proof dish.
5. Pour the sauce over the leeks.
6. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese on top of the sauce and bake in a medium oven, gas mark 6, 325^oF (170^oC) until golden.