Easy cheesy leek is a classic dish that can be prepared quickly and easily with just a few basic ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a simple lunch, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. The combination of creamy cheese, tender leeks, and crispy bread crumbs creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying. Served hot out of the oven, easy cheesy leek is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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CHEESY LEEKS à LA OLIVER
If you want to take this dish to the next level, invest time in cooking your leeks super-slowly until sticky and sweet.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Sides Jamie Magazine Dinner Party Christmas Thanksgiving British Leek
Time 1h
Yield 12 as a side
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
- Trim, wash and slice the leeks, about 2cm thick, at an angle. Peel and slice the garlic, then pick the thyme leaves.
- Put a large casserole-type pan (ideally one you'd be happy to serve in) on a medium heat and add a drizzle of oil, the butter, thyme leaves and garlic.
- Cook until it begins to bubble and fry, then stir in the leeks. Continue cooking and checking on it every few minutes to stir and make sure it doesn't catch.
- At this point, you have two choices: one is good, one is great. You can either stir the rest of the ingredients into the leeks, grating in the Cheddar and Parmesan, and tearing in the brie, then put it into the oven to cook for 45 minutes uncovered, or, if you want the sweetest leeks in the world (and I think you do), do the following...
- Turn the heat under the pan down a little and cook the leeks for about 35 minutes, or until soft and intensely gorgeous, stirring every now and then.
- Season, then spoon it all into a dish, or leave in the pan.
- Stir in the cream and splash of water, grate over the Cheddar and Parmesan, then pull the brie into parts and bomb those on top.
- Pop in the oven for 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12.9 g fat, SaturatedFat 6.8 g saturated fat, Protein 6.3 g protein, Carbohydrate 1.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 1.3 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre
CHEESY LEEKS
Cheesy leeks are great as a side dish for roast chicken - especially if you are serving vegetarians as well as meat eaters. This recipe makes enough for a generous supper for two or a vegetable accompaniment for four.
Provided by Justine Pattison
Categories Side dishes
Yield Serves 2-4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. (It will need to hold around 1 litre/1¾ pint.)
- A third-fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Remove any tough or damaged leaves from the outside of the leeks if not already done. Trim the leeks, leaving all of the white part and some of the green.
- Cut the leeks into roughly 3cm/1¼in pieces and add to the water. Return to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, depending on the thickness, or until the leeks are tender. They are ready when the tip of a knife slides in easily. Drain in a colander over a large mixing bowl to reserve the cooking water.
- To make the sauce, return the empty pan to the heat, add the butter and melt gently. Stir in the flour and cook for 10-15 seconds stirring. Gradually add the milk and then a ladleful (around 100ml/3½fl oz) of the reserved cooking liquid, stirring or whisking well between each addition to make a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Add the mustard, half the cheese and season generously with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Scatter the leeks into the baking dish and pour the sauce on top. Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs, if using, and sprinkle on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
CHEESY LEEK STRATA
Steps:
- In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the bread cubes, half of the leeks and half of the red pepper, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once., In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, beer, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese. Cover with plastic wrap. Weigh strata down with a slightly smaller baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight., Remove strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CHEESY LEEKS
These bubbling, cheesy leeks are the ultimate side dish, perfect for a Sunday roast or family meal. Top with breadcrumbs for a crisp crust
Provided by Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com
Time 40m
Yield as a side
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the leeks into a steamer basket and steam for 6-8 mins until bright green and just becoming tender.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter and flour together in a saucepan, stirring until you have a thick paste. Add the milk, a splash at a time, stirring continuously until all the milk has been added. Cook for 2-3 mins more until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in most of the Yeo valley Organic mature cheddar, the mustard and some seasoning.
- Fold the steamed leeks into the cheese sauce, then tip everything into an ovenproof baking dish. Scatter over the breadcrumbs, thyme and remaining cheese, then bake for 20 mins until golden, crisp on top and bubbling at the edges. Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium
LEEKS IN CHEESE SAUCE
We eat alot of leeks here in Belgium. This has to be one of my favorite ways to prepare and eat them. The cheese sauce doesn't overpower or mask their flavor, it simply complements it.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
- Cut the root-ends from the leeks, and cut them in 5 cm (2 inch) pieces, keeping only the white parts and the tender green inner parts; wash well in water.
- Place the leeks in boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes; drain well, then arrange in a baking dish (I use a 1 1/2 liter size that is 14 1/2 cm square).
- As your leeks are simmering, put the milk, flour, butter, and bay leaf in a saucepan, and mix well.
- Bring to the boil, whisking continuously; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
- Add garlic powder, salt, mustard powder and nutmeg, then 3/4 of the grated cheese, whisking until it is completely melted.
- Remove the bayleaf, then pour the cheese sauce over the leeks.
- Top with remaining cheddar, and bake 20-30 minutes, until golden.
- If possible, let stand 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the cheese sauce to further"set" and to avoid burning your mouth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 57.7, Sodium 315.9, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 12.5
EASY PASTA BAKE WITH LEEK AND CHEESE
A quick and easy pasta bake with leek and cheese that I often make during the week. If you like, you can add ham or bacon to the noodles.
Provided by Radegund
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 31m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook leek for 2 minutes while penne is cooking. Drain well.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with some butter.
- Heat cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat until hot. Whisk in Emmentaler cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Mix cooked penne and leek and add to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHEESY LEEK AND POTATO BAKE
A well used recipe in my house-and so easy to make. It's great as a side dish to a main meal, or as a topping on Cottage Pies and suchlike, or quite simply a good comforting supper dish all on its own with some good thick gravy to pour on top. This is actually my husband's favourite way to eat potato. I hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Noo8820
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 2-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 220°C.
- Boil potatoes. Cut leeks into 1 cm slices. Melt 1/2 of the butter in a pan and cook leeks for about 10 minutes.
- Drain and mash potatoes with the other 1/2 of butter, the egg and 3/4 of the cheese.
- Season to taste, stir in the leeks and turn into a large ovenproof dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, until golden. Will take longer if you have prepared the dish in advance.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1045.6, Fat 56.5, SaturatedFat 34.9, Cholesterol 251.6, Sodium 888.7, Carbohydrate 99, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 39.4
Tips:
- Choose the right leeks: Select fresh, young leeks with firm, white stems and dark green leaves. Avoid leeks with yellow or wilted leaves, as they may be tough and bitter.
- Clean the leeks thoroughly: Leeks can be quite dirty, so it's important to clean them thoroughly before using them. Trim off the root end and the dark green leaves, then slice the leeks in half lengthwise. Rinse the leeks under cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
- Cook the leeks until they are soft: Leeks should be cooked until they are soft and tender, but not mushy. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes. You can cook them in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, or steaming.
- Add flavor to the leeks: Leeks have a mild flavor, so you can add other ingredients to enhance their taste. Some common additions include garlic, onions, herbs, and spices.
- Serve the leeks immediately: Leeks are best served immediately after cooking. They can be used as a side dish, added to soups and stews, or used as a filling for pies and tarts.
Conclusion:
Leeks are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they have a mild flavor that pairs well with many other ingredients. With a little creativity, you can use leeks to create a variety of tasty and nutritious meals.
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