Leek Gratin With Bread Crumbs Bacon Recipes

LEEKS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and side of shallow 2-quart casserole. Cut leeks into 1/2-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches water to boiling. Add leeks. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Cook flour, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in leeks. Pour into casserole.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 2 teaspoons butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
• Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

LEEK GRATIN

Steps:

• Clip dark out leaves with scissors. Remove root ends, quarter and cut crosswise into 2" pieces. Soak and rinse 2x. Drain well. Heat 2 T. oil over medium high heat. Add leeks, season, and saute' until tender, about 10 min. Transfer to a medium bowl and mix in cream, cheese, and herbs. Wipe out skillet and cook bacon until crisp. turn leek mixture into a 9" pie pan (or similar size). Heat oven to 450°. Use remaining oil to toast garlic and crumbs. Sprinkle over leeks and Bake 12 to 15 min. to golden and bubbly.