Leeks Cordon Bleu Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 large leeks
5 oz reduced-fat reduced-sodium swiss cheese (4 slices, 1 1/4-oz each ,such as alpine lace , cut in half lengthwise)
4 oz lean ham (4 slices, 1 oz. each, cut in half lengthwise)
2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 tsp dry sherry
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 english muffins, split and toasted

Directions:

Remove roots, outer leaves, and tops from leeks; leave 6 inches of each leek.
Cut each in half crosswise. Steam, covered, 8 minutes or until tender.
Wrap each leek half in 1 piece of cheese and 1 piece of ham.
Place wrapped leeks, seam sides down, in an 8-inch square baking dish.
Preheat oven to 450°.
Place flour in a small saucepan; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
Stir in broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 6 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Reduce heat; stir in sherry, salt, and pepper. Pour sauce over wrapped leeks, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden.
Arrange 2 wrapped leeks on each English muffin half; spoon sauce evenly over leeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	283.31 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.38g	8%
Cholesterol	25.46mg	8%
Sodium	746.46mg	31%
Potassium	421.61mg	9%
Total Carbs	35.86g	12%
Sugars	7.02g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	21.75g	44%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	517.1mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.25 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.85g	8%
Cholesterol	8.74mg	8%
Sodium	256.24mg	31%
Potassium	144.73mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.31g	12%
Sugars	2.41g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	14%
Protein	7.47g	44%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	18%
Iron	1mg	17%
Calcium	177.5mg	52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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