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Creamy leek gratin

Name: Creamy leek gratin
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: French recipes
Ingredients: 3 large leeks, washed; 90ml chicken or vegetable stock; 2 tbsp double cream; A handful of fresh breadcrumbs; 30g grated vegetarian Parmesan

Published: 31 Oct 08
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Make vegetables more than just a sideline with this creamy leek gratin recipe.

Easy
November 2008

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Ready in 45 minutes

Make vegetables more than just a sideline with this creamy leek gratin recipe.

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Ingredients

3 large leeks, washed
90ml chicken or vegetable stock
2 tbsp double cream
A handful of fresh breadcrumbs
30g grated vegetarian Parmesan

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Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Arrange the leeks, cut into 3 and halved lengthways, in an ovenproof dish and pour over 90ml chicken or vegetable stock and 2 tbsp double cream. Season well.
Mix a handful fresh breadcrumbs with 30g grated vegetarian Parmesan and sprinkle over the leeks. Bake for 30 minutes until the leeks are tender and the crumbs golden brown.

Recipe from November 2008 Issue

delicious. tips

This goes beautifully with both lamb and pork chops or even with a juicy steak. You can also try it with some sliced Parma ham and slices of Taleggio or other soft cheese on top of the leeks before sprinkling with the breadcrumbs and baking.