LEEKS WITH MUSTARDS AND CHEESE

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Leeks with cheese is a traditional dish in the Netherlands, the two mustards add a nice tang to this dish. If you are not a big mustard fan, start with using 1/2 tablespoons of the mustard.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs baby leeks, trimmed and washed and cut in half
salt and pepper
2 ounces butter
3 ounces plain flour
425 ml milk
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
freshly grated nutmeg
2 -3 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs
1 ounce grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the leeks in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes until just tender.
  • Drain and put under cold water immediately to refresh and stop the cooking process.
  • Place the butter, flour and milk in a saucepan and slowly bring up to the boil whisking all the time.
  • Once it is up to the boil, reduce the heat and let it just simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the grated cheddar and parmesan, then the mustards.
  • Season with salt and pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Put the leeks into a shallow serving dish and pour over the sauce.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs and the cheese together and sprinkle over the top of the leeks.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 458.3, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 17.5

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