LEEKS AU GRATIN

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Mild-flavored leeks and Gruyère cheese offer a refreshing taste variation in this baked side dish usually reserved for potatoes and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 medium leeks with tops (3 lb)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg