Leek with smoked bacon au gratin with Pont l’Eveque Recipe

For 4 people 

Ingredients:

1 Pont l’Evêque of 400g 

4 large leeks 

8 slices of smoked bacon 

25 g of butter 

1/2 litre of milk 

Nutmeg 

Salt and freshly ground pepper 

25 g of flour 

Method:

Prepare the leeks, wash them and cook them in water or steam for about 15 minutes. Drain them well and wrap them in the slices of smoked bacon. Place everything in a casserole dish. 

Prepare the sauce: melt the butter, add the flour, stirring well, add the milk and let it boil while stirring for 5 to 6 minutes. 

Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and add 3/4 of the Pont l’Evêque. 

Coat the leeks with the preparation and place the remaining cheese strips on top. Leave in the oven for 20 mins.