Leeks au Gratin

By nichc

Ingredients

• 8 medium leeks with tops (about 3lbs)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 oz)
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from BetttyCrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease bottom & sides of shallow 2 quart casseroles. Cut leeks into 1/2-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan heat 2 inches water to boiling. Add leeks, cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes until crisp-tender; drain.

In 2-quart saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Cook flour, salt & pepper over low heat; stir constantly until smooth and bubbly then remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in leeks. Pour into casserole dish.

In small bowl mix breadcrumbs and 2 teaspoons melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over leek mixture.

Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Per serving: 160 calories (80 from fat), total fat 9g (sat fat 5g), cholesterol 25mg, sodium 270mg, carbs 13g, fiber 2g, protein 8g.