Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs potatoes, carrots and rutabagas,peeled and chopped
1/2 lb leeks, cleaned and sliced
1 ounce plain flour
1 ounce unsalted butter
15 fluid ounces milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/4 lb cheddar cheese, grated
bacon, broiled,grilled or fried,to serve
Directions:
Place the potatoes, carrots and rutabagas in a pan of boiling water and cook for 7 minutes.
Add the leeks and cook for a further 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Place the flour, butter and milk in a saucepan, heat stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
Cook for a minute.
Remove from the heat, season and stir in the cheese.
Drain the vegetables and serve with the sauce and crisply cooked bacon.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 40 min.