LEEKS AU GRATIN

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Categories     Side     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium leeks with tops (about 2 lbs), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Crumb Topping (below)
1 Tbs butter
1 Tbs plus 1 tsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
Dash of pepper
2/3 C skim milk
1/2 C shredded Gruyere cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat1 inch water to boiling. Add leeks. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender: drain. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare Crumb Topping. Spray shallow 1-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Heat buytter in 2-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is absorbed: 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. Sprinkle with Crumb Topping. Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until heated through. CRUMB TOPPING Mix 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs and 1 tsp butter, melted.

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