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Air-Fryer Ham, Cheese, and Leek Bake

AirFryer Ham Cheese and Leek Bake
Photo by Kate Whitaker

One of the best ways to get value for money at the butcher’s counter is to buy a large ham. It’s so versatile, and this air-fryer casserole recipe shows you how easy it is to use up the leftovers, too.

This recipe was excerpted from 'Budget Air-Fryer Cookbook' by Jenny Tschiesche. Buy the full book on Amazon. Find more ways to use leftover ham here →

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 leeks
1 Tbsp. butter
¼ tsp. salt
7 oz. (200 g) leftover cubed ham
3½ oz. (100 g) slightly stale bread, torn into chunks
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs
⅔ cup cream
¾ cup milk
½ tsp. mustard powder (optional)
2 Tbsp. grated or shredded Parmesan
½ cup grated or shredded Cheddar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice each leek lengthways, then into semi-circles about ¾ in. thick. Rinse, then place into a heatproof dish that fits in your air-fryer. Add the butter and salt to the dish. Preheat the air-fryer to 350ºF. Add the dish to the preheated air-fryer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.

    Step 2

    Place the stale bread in the base of a heatproof dish that fits in your air-fryer. Add the cooked leeks and ham to the bread, then add the black pepper over the top.

    Step 3

    In a bowl mix together the eggs, cream, milk, mustard powder if using and Parmesan and pour this into the dish. Pour slowly and make sure the mixture gets into all the nooks and crannies.

    Step 4

    Preheat the air-fryer to 325ºF. Add the dish to the preheated air-fryer and cook for 12–14 minutes. After 7 minutes, sprinkle the grated Cheddar over the top and continue to cook. Serve hot or cold.

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From Budget Air-Fryer Cookbook: Money-Saving Meals for All Occasions by Jenny Tschiesche, Ryland Peters & Small. Photographs by Kate Whitaker © Ryland Peters & Small 2023. Buy the full book from Amazon or Simon & Schuster.
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