Leeks In Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Leeks In Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large leeks; 450 ml milk; 110 g grated cheddar cheese, divided; 25 g flour; 25 g unsalted butter; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

4 large leeks
450 ml milk
110 g grated cheddar cheese, divided
25 g flour
25 g unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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["Pre-heat oven to 200u00b0C.", "Cut the root-ends from the leeks, and cut them in 5 cm (2 inch) pieces, keeping only the white parts and the tender green inner parts; wash well in water.", "Place the leeks in boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes; drain well, then arrange in a baking dish (I use a 1 1/2 liter size that is 14 1/2 cm square).", "As your leeks are simmering, put the milk, flour, butter, and bay leaf in a saucepan, and mix well.", "Bring to the boil, whisking continuously; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens.", "Add garlic powder, salt, mustard powder and nutmeg, then 3/4 of the grated cheese, whisking until it is completely melted.", "Remove the bayleaf, then pour the cheese sauce over the leeks.", "Top with remaining cheddar, and bake 20-30 minutes, until golden.", "If possible, let stand 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the cheese sauce to further""set"" and to avoid burning your mouth."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large leeks, 450 ml milk, 110 g grated cheddar cheese, divided, 25 g flour, and more.

Yes, Leeks In Cheese Sauce 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.

Leeks In Cheese Sauce

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