Leek and Ham Stuffed Turkey Roast with Cheesy Béchamel Sauce | RICARDO

Leek and Ham Stuffed Turkey Roast with Cheesy Béchamel Sauce | RICARDO

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Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comfort classic, and we've twisted things around with this cheesy turkey version.

Keywords

  • turkey recipe
  • turkey roast recipe
  • stuffed turkey
  • cordon bleu recipes
  • chicken cordon bleu
  • turkey cordon bleu
  • comfort food
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Ingredients

  • 12 cups (3 litres) water
  • 1/3 cup (95 g) salt
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cracked pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 deboned turkey roast with skin, about 4 lb (1.8 kg)
  • 1 leek, white part whole, green part chopped
  • 2 slices cooked white ham, each about 1/16 inch (2 mm) thick
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
  • 4 oz (115 g) Emmental-style cheese, grated
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

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