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.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.

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