Best Leek Gratin With Bread Crumbs Bacon Recipes

LEEKS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cut off the root end and the tough leaf ends, then cut leeks lengthwise in half; cut halves crosswise into 3-in. pieces. Place cream, salt, pepper and leeks in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and leeks are tender, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

LEEKS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and side of shallow 2-quart casserole. Cut leeks into 1/2-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches water to boiling. Add leeks. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Cook flour, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in leeks. Pour into casserole.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 2 teaspoons butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
• Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

BACON & LEEK GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F, 200°C
• Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Slice the leeks and bacon, removing any excess fat.
• Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and cook for a minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until you have a smooth, thickened sauce. Add half of the cheddar. Continue to cook for a few minutes.
• Layer the potato, leeks, and bacon in an ovenproof casserole dish with some of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce over the top, level and sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheese. Cook for 35-40 minutes. or until golden and bubbling. Check the potato is cooked through by inserting a spoon or knife into it.