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Leek gratin
A recipe from I Know How to Cook
Leek gratin
Ingredients
24 medium leeks
1 quantity white sauce
Grated Gruyère cheese, for sprinkling
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
Prepare and cook the leeks whole and prepare the white sauce. Drain the leeks well and put in a large ovenproof dish, or several individual ovenproof dishes.
Coat with the sauce, sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
more vegetables that shouldn't be set aside
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Details
Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Serves 6
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