LEEKS AU GRATIN

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From Marigold Allen, Beeches Country House. Adapted from The New Irish Table. I don't think a dish with this much cheese needs any salt, but use your own discretion. I also prefer this type of dish without bread crumbs.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 6-inch pieces
boiling salt water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
salt
pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make sure leeks have been rinsed well.
  • Cook in boiling salted water until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Place cut side up in a greased baking dish.
  • Pour cream over the leeks.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Bake until cream has thickened and cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over leeks.
  • Place 4" from heat source and broil until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 441.1, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 13

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