Gratin Of Leeks Recipe
Ingredients
| 6 medium-large leeks, trimmed and cleaned | ||
| Milk | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1/4 Teaspoon, freshly grated | |
| Shredded Swiss cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Paprika | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lower the leeks into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully lift out and drain.
2. Adjust an oven shelf to the top position in the oven and preheat to 400°. Lightly spray an 1 1/2-by-7 1/2-inch shallow baking dish with nonstick vegetable spray, or lightly oil.
3. Pour the milk into a small heavy saucepan. Place a sieve over the pan and gently add the flour to it. Gradually sift the flour into the pan, whisking as you sift. Add the nutmeg and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, over moderate heat. Simmer, stirring, for 1 minute to thicken. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cheese for the top. Stir in the remaining cheese, along with the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the paprika.
4. Arrange the leeks in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over them and sprinkle with the reserved cheese and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
2. Adjust an oven shelf to the top position in the oven and preheat to 400°. Lightly spray an 1 1/2-by-7 1/2-inch shallow baking dish with nonstick vegetable spray, or lightly oil.
3. Pour the milk into a small heavy saucepan. Place a sieve over the pan and gently add the flour to it. Gradually sift the flour into the pan, whisking as you sift. Add the nutmeg and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, over moderate heat. Simmer, stirring, for 1 minute to thicken. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cheese for the top. Stir in the remaining cheese, along with the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the paprika.
4. Arrange the leeks in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over them and sprinkle with the reserved cheese and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
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