Cheesy Leek Flan

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz of baked shortcrust pastry
  • 1 oz of butter
  • 1 oz of plain flour
  • 1lb of leeks
  • ½ pint of milk
  • Seasoning
  • 1 level teaspoon of mustard
  • 4 oz of grated cheddar cheese

Method:

  • Cut leeks into ¼-inch thick rings and wash well.
  • Melt ½ oz of butter in a pan and add the leeks. Cover the pan and cook gently for 2-3 minutes. Melt the remaining butter in the pan and stir in the flour.
  • Add milk stirring well and cook well until sauce is smooth and thick. Stir in the mustard and 3 oz of grated cheese and season to taste.
  • Spoon leeks into baked, hot flan case, top with sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in oven at gas mark 6/400 F for 15 minutes.