Leek and Prosciutto Rolls
This Italian appetizer will melt in your mouth.
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Livello MASTERY
45 min
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45 min
INGREDIENTI:
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- 4 leeks
- 12 slices prosciutto cotto (cooked ham)
- 3 Ā½ oz bechamel
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- salt to taste
- nutmeg to taste
PREPARAZIONE:
Trim the leeks, remove the outer leaves, then slice into Ā½-inch rounds.
Cook leeks in a pot of boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and dry well. Place the leeks in a bowl and stir in the bƩchamel and half the Parmigiano Reggiano. Flavor with a pinch of salt and grated nutmeg.
Place a little bit of the leek mixture in the center of a slice of prosciutto, then roll it up.
Place the prosciutto rolls in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in a 300Ā° F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Did you know that…
The Roman emperor Nero was given the nickname of āporrofagoā (leek eater) for his habit of consuming large quantities of leeks in order to protect his beautiful voice?