Best Grilled Leek Dip Recipes

LEEK DIP

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A mild, creamy dip that puts beloved leeks in the spotlight. Serve with buttery, round crackers. It's always a big hit at parties!

Provided by Anita

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup chopped leeks
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy salad dressing
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ (12 ounce) jar bacon bits
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix together the leeks, cream cheese, creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, bacon bits, salt and pepper. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, until well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 397.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GRILLED BRAISED LEEKS

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 large leeks, dark green sections removed
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
Heavy pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Crumbled bacon and goat cheese, as an accompaniment, optional

Steps:

Preheat grill to high. Cut each leek in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly to remove all dirt and sand. Pat dry. Brush the cut side of each leek half with the bacon drippings and sprinkle with kosher salt. Grill over direct, high heat, cut side down, with lid closed, approximately 6 to 7 minutes or until grill marks appear. Remove the leeks to a sheet of aluminum foil and lay cut side up. Brush the leeks with balsamic vinegar. Reassemble the leek halves together, wrap tightly in foil, and set back on the grill away from direct heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove the leeks from the foil and serve immediately, as is or with crumbled bacon and goat cheese.