BAKED LEEKS

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In this easy to prepare side dish, leeks are baked in a creamy low-fat cheese sauce made with skim milk.

Provided by Stephstargirl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups skim milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
4 medium leeks, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and cheese until cheese is melted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. Arrange the leeks in a single layer in the prepared pan and cover with the cheese sauce.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until leeks are tender and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 185.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Raja Faisal Saeed
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These baked leeks were a great side dish. They were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Megan Mader
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Snaicha Michel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the leeks came out perfect. They were tender and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I served them with roasted chicken and they were a hit with my family.


Magret Nashipai
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These baked leeks were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a stronger cheese or added some herbs to the sauce.


Reabetswe Mafanya
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The leeks were tender and flavorful and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sontu Das
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I love leeks and this recipe is a great way to enjoy them. The leeks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


J'Deen
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These baked leeks were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The flavor was incredible and they looked so impressive on the plate.


Wilandie Visser
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Followed the recipe exactly and the leeks turned out amazing! So simple, yet so delicious. My family loved them.


rajgir ram
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I've never cooked leeks before, but this recipe made it so easy. They came out so delicious and elegant looking. I'm definitely adding this to my regular rotation of side dishes.


Ruquoyah Ajao
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These baked leeks were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly tender and flavorful. I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken and they were the perfect complement. Will definitely be making these again!