LEEKS IN CHEESE SAUCE

Ingredients:
Large leeks -4
Salt and pepper
Butter - 25 gms
Plain flour - 25 gms
Milk - 300 ml
Cheese - 100 gms (grated)
Pinch of dry mustard

Method:

• Cook the leeks in boiling salted water until tender.
• Meanwhile melt the butter in a saucepan.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then gradually stir in the milk.
• Bring to the boil, stirring, and simmer until thickened.
• Add the cheese, mustard and salt and pepper to taste and stir until the sauce is smooth.
• Remove from the heat and keep hot.
• Drain the leeks well and arrange in a warmed serving dish.
• Pour over the cheese sauce and serve hot.