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Creamy Leeks with Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese Leeks is a rich and tasty side dish that's ready just 15 minutes. Tender, sweet leeks in a bold and tangy blue cheese sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 4 leeks 500g/17.5 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 100 ml double cream ½ cup
  • 50 g blue cheese crumbled or chopped 1.75 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or wholegrain
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice the leeks and wash to remove any dirt or debris (see how to clean leeks).
  2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook, stirring often for a few minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and let the leeks soften and ‘sweat’ for 7-10 minutes, stirring often. Check often so they don’t brown or scorch in the pan.
  4. Increase the heat to medium and stir in the cream, blue cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve warm as a side dish, or on slices of toasted sourdough.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 219mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2037IU (41%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 219mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2037IU 41%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.