Creamy leek gratin

Creamy leek gratin

Make vegetables more than just a sideline with this creamy leek gratin recipe.

Creamy leek gratin

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Ready in 45 minutes

Make vegetables more than just a sideline with this creamy leek gratin recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 large leeks, washed
  • 90ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp double cream
  • A handful of fresh breadcrumbs
  • 30g grated vegetarian Parmesan
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Arrange the leeks, cut into 3 and halved lengthways, in an ovenproof dish and pour over 90ml chicken or vegetable stock and 2 tbsp double cream. Season well.
  2. Mix a handful fresh breadcrumbs with 30g grated vegetarian Parmesan and sprinkle over the leeks. Bake for 30 minutes until the leeks are tender and the crumbs golden brown.

delicious. tips

  1. This goes beautifully with both lamb and pork chops or even with a juicy steak. You can also try it with some sliced Parma ham and slices of Taleggio or other soft cheese on top of the leeks before sprinkling with the breadcrumbs and baking.

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