Cheesy Leeks
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This easy Cheesy Leeks recipe smothers leeks in a cheddar cheese sauce, then it's topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked gratin style.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium leeks approx 450g/1lb
- 3 tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (plain flour)
- 2 cups 450ml milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup 115g shredded cheddar cheese (I used white cheddar)
- 5 tablespoons breadcrumbs (I used panko breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- To prep and clean leeks:Trim and discard the tough top tough green part and the root bottom. Cut into 1" slices, then run them under cold water so any dirt is flushed out.
- Bring a medium saucepan to the boil, add the leeks, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until knife tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, for the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a medium pan, then stir in the flour and cook for a further minute. Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the dijon and nutmeg and half the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the leeks into the cheese sauce, then pour it all into the baking pan.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the Italian herbs and cheese, then sprinkle it all on top. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Fully washing leeks is very important before cooking with them. Since they grow in the ground, it's easy to trap dirt inside which may go into the dish if not washed properly.
- The leeks need to be fully cooked before adding them to the cheese sauce. This will prevent them from being chewy and undercooked.
- For a more intense leek flavor, try roasting the leeks in the oven tossed in oil until fork-tender before adding to the cheese sauce.
- When chopping the leeks, make sure only the white and light green parts are used. The dark green parts are tough and too fibrous.
- If you love cheesy leeks, you'll also love Cauliflower Cheese or Sauteed Leeks!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
284mg
(12%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1445IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1445IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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