Leeks in Cheese Sauce British Cheesy Leeks
Make the best Cheesy Leeks gratin recipe! Our easy Leeks in Cheese Sauce vegetarian casserole is a perfect Sunday roast British side dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 283kcal
Equipment
- French knife
- oven
- Skillet
- Casserole dish
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- spatula
- cheese grater
Ingredients
- 6 Leeks
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 5 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Whipping Cream
- 1/4 cup Sherry
- 100 g Old Cheddar Cheese
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese
- 100 g Garlic Boursin Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Trim, wash and slice the leeks, about 2 cm thick. Peel and slice the garlic, and pluck the thyme leaves.
- Put a large skillet on medium heat and add a drizzle of oil, the butter, thyme leaves and garlic.
- Sautée until they start to bubble and sizzle, then stir in the leeks.
- Turn the heat down and cook the leeks (stirring every 5-10 minutes) for approximately 35 minutes, or until soft and tender.
- Stir in the cream, milk, sherry, mustard, Worcestershire and ground nutmeg. Transfer to oven-safe casserole dish.
- Top with grated Cheddar and Parmesan and teaspoon sized scoops of cream cheese. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 10.2g | Fat: 20.5g | Saturated Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 4.1g | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg
