Leeks au gratin with béchamel creamy saucerecipe461223f7b5e8-103d-4e57-8cb4-ab9f94cd1b79Les Cultures de chez nousLes Cultures de chez nous3/25/2019 8:14:10 a.m.004541AccompagnementsComfort foodGratins and vegetablesLeeks
Brown Les Cultures de chez nous sliced leeks in olive oil for about 10 minutes while stirring. Salt and pepper. Pour 150 ml (9 tablespoons) of water. Cover and cook at low heat until the leeks are tender.
Prepare creamy béchamel sauce with flour, butter, milk, and cream. Season the cream with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Once the sauce is thicker, add sliced leeks. Mix well.
Into eight ramekins, divide leeks sauce and grated cheese. Spread breadcrumbs. Salt and pepper.
Oven bake for 10 to 15 minutes on the middle grill.
Bake until gratin browns well.
Did you know that...
If you cut off the green part of the leek and put the white part (the stem) in water with the roots, it will grow back!