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Ingredients
1/4 pound each julienne-cut pared butternut squash and cooked smoked
ham (matchstick pieces)
2 ounces Gruyene or Swiss cheese,
shredded, divided
1/4 cup thoroughly washed sliced leek
(white portion only)
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup evaporated skimmed milk, divided
1/8 tsp white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tbsp plain dried bread crumbs
Method
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In medium mixing bowl combine squash,
ham, 1 ounce cheese, and the leek; sprinkle flour over squash-ham
mixture and mix well.
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Add milk and stir well to thoroughly
combine.
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Spray 8x8x2-inch flameproof microwavable
baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; spread squash-ham mixture in
baking dish and microwave on High (100%) for 4 minutes until leek is
tender-crisp, stirring mixture and rotating baking dish 1/2 turn
halfway through cooking.
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Add pepper and nutmeg and stir to
combine.
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In small bowl combine remaining 1 ounce
cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over squash-ham mixture.
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Preheat broiler.
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Transfer baking dish to broiler and broil
5 to 6 inches from heat source until crumb mixture is lightly browned,
1 to 2 minutes.
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MAKES 2 SERVINGS.
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