Leeks au Gratin

Name: Leeks au Gratin
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium leeks (white and pale green portion only); 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 15 min. + standing

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a bit of French flair. —Chuck Mallory, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

6 medium leeks (white and pale green portion only)
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut off the root end and the tough leaf ends, then cut leeks lengthwise in half; cut halves crosswise into 3-in. pieces. Place cream, salt, pepper and leeks in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and leeks are tender, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 224 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a bit of French flair. —Chuck Mallory, Chicago, Illinois

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