Gratin of Leeks Recipe

Name: Gratin of Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium leeks, about 3 pounds, trimmed and cleaned; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; ½ cup gruyere or ½ cup swiss cheese, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 bay leaf; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; vegetable oil cooking spray or oil; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

8 medium leeks, about 3 pounds, trimmed and cleaned
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
½ cup gruyere or ½ cup swiss cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon dried thyme
vegetable oil cooking spray or oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

1
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a Dutch oven; add leeks.
2
Cover and cook 8 minutes or until tender; drain well, and pat leeks dry with paper towels.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine milk and next 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan.
5
Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat, and let cool.
7
Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
8
Place flour in a medium saucepan.
9
Gradually add milk mixture, stirring with a whisk until blended.
10
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until butter melts, stirring constantly.
11
Remove from heat, and add Gruyere cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
12
Arrange leeks in an 11-x7-x2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
13
Pour milk mixture over leeks; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper.
14
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium leeks, about 3 pounds, trimmed and cleaned, 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, ½ cup gruyere or ½ cup swiss cheese, grated, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Gratin of Leeks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gratin of Leeks

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