Creamy Leek Gratin

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    Nutritional Information

    Per Serving

    • Calories 325 calories
    • Fat 20 g
    • Sat Fat 8 g
    • Cholesterol 38 mg
    • Sodium 807 mg
    • Protein 10 g
    • Carbohydrate 28 g
    • Sugar 8 g
    • Fiber 2 g
    • Iron 3 mg
    • Calcium 302 mg

Heat oven to 375° F. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, whisking, for 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in the milk, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar until melted.

In a small bowl, combine the bread pieces, oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Place the leeks in a single layer in the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch square or some other 2-quart baking dish. Cover with the milk mixture and sprinkle with the bread mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake until the leeks are tender and the filling is bubbling, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Ingredients

  1. Check 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  2. Check ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  3. Check 2 cups whole milk
  4. Check kosher salt and black pepper
  5. Check 4 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (1 cup)
  6. Check 3 slices sandwich bread, torn small pieces
  7. Check 3 tablespoons olive oil
  8. Check 6 leeks (about 3 pounds)—white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and root ends left intact

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, whisking, for 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in the milk, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar until melted.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the bread pieces, oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  3. Place the leeks in a single layer in the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch square or some other 2-quart baking dish. Cover with the milk mixture and sprinkle with the bread mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake until the leeks are tender and the filling is bubbling, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more.

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