Pancetta-Wrapped Leek Gratin Recipe

Name: Pancetta-Wrapped Leek Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large leeks, ends trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise; 4 ounces pancetta, thinly sliced, or more as needed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne, or to taste; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

3 large leeks, ends trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise
4 ounces pancetta, thinly sliced, or more as needed
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne, or to taste
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Wrap each leek half in pancetta.
3
Drizzle olive into a baking dish and use a pastry brush to spread oil over the bottom of the dish and partway up the sides. Season dish with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Place leeks close together cut-side down into the prepared baking dish. Pour chicken broth and wine over leeks. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and set it on a baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover the baking dish, pour cream over the top, and spread Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top. Return to oven and bake until cheese is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring leeks to a deep plate; ladle wine-cream sauce over the top and garnish with chives.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 large leeks, ends trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise, 4 ounces pancetta, thinly sliced, or more as needed, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Pancetta-Wrapped Leek Gratin falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Pancetta-Wrapped Leek Gratin

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