Leek Spread Dip Recipes

LEEK-AND-CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in upper third. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add leek; season with salt and cook until tender and slightly caramelized, about 12 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add cheddar, Neufchatel cheese, mayonnaise, and stout; mix until smooth. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish and bake until bubbling and browned on top, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with mini pumpernickel toasts or crackers.

GRILLED LEEK DIP

Steps:

• Trim and discard dark green portions of leeks. Brush leeks with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Grill leeks, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly; chop leeks., In a small bowl, combine sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and remaining salt; stir in leeks. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with vegetables.

LEEK SPREAD (DIP)

Steps:

• Add ham, leeks and relish into a food processor or something that chops well (I use my magic bullet).
• When all is finely chopped pour into serving dish.
• Add mayo and pickle juice. Taste it. Add more relish mayo or pickle juice.
• You may want to add more leeks if you want it stronger.
• Chill in fridge 3 hours. The longer sets in fridge the stronger it gets.
• This keeps about 2 days chilled but then becomes watery.
• People rave over this. Enjoy.

LEEK DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the leeks, cream cheese, creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, bacon bits, salt substitute and pepper.
• Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, until well chilled.

BACON-AND-CARAMELIZED-LEEK DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook leeks, stirring often, until caramelized, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
• Stir in sour cream, goat cheese, bacon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

LEEK DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread slivered almonds in a rimmed baking sheet; bake until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Coarsely chop and set aside.
• In a medium saute pan, melt butter over medium-low heat, then add leeks. Saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Place sour cream and goat cheese in a medium bowl, and stir until well combined. Add almonds, leeks, parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper. Keep covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve.