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Baked cheesy leeks

Baked cheesy leeks

Name: Baked cheesy leeks
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 large leeks; 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter; 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour; 400 ml milk; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 160 g mature cheddar (finely grated and divided); Salt and pepper

We love this as a Sunday roast side or paired with a baked potato. You don’t just have to use cheddar, why not be adventurous and use a blue instead?

5 minutes

30 minutes

2 people

Vegetarian

What you'll need

2 large leeks
2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter
2 heaped tablespoons plain flour
400 ml milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
160 g mature cheddar (finely grated and divided)
Salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/160 fan/gas mark 4

Step 2

Wash the leeks thoroughly and slice them. They can be a thin or as chunky as you like.

Step 3

Place a large pan over a low heat, add the oil or butter and melt.

Step 4

Add the leeks and cook for about 10 minutes until fully softened.

Meanwhile, warm the milk so that it is hot but not boiling.

Step 5

When the leeks are soft, lower the heat. Add the flour and stir until evenly covered then pour in the hot milk and mix well.

Step 6

Bring to a gentle simmer, add the mustard, half of the cheese and salt and pepper.

Step 7

Put the leeks into an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the remainder of the cheese and place into the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.