Leeks With Three Mustard And Cheese Sauce
This creamy and indulgent leek gratin is the perfect side dish for any meal. Tender leeks are smothered in a rich cheese sauce, flavored with three different mustards for a tangy kick. Topped with a crunchy breadcrumb and cheese crust, this dish is baked to golden perfection. A comforting and flavorful addition to your dinner table!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3lb (1kg 350g) small leeks
- salt and pepper
- 2oz (50g) butter
- 3oz (50g) plain flour
- ¾ pint (425ml) milk
- 6oz (175g) cheddar
- 1oz (25g) parmesan
- 1 tbsp (15g) wholegrain mustard
- 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5g) English mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh white breadcurmbs
- 1oz (25g) grated cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6/180C fan oven.
- Place the leeks in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes until just tender. Drain and put under cold water immediately to refresh and stop the cooking process.
- Place the butter, flour and milk in a saucepan and slowly bring up to the boil and whisk all the time. Once it is up to the boil, reduce the heat and let it just simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the grated cheddar and parmesan and then the mustards. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put your leeks into a shallow serving dish and pour over the sauce.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and the cheese together and scatter over the top of the leeks.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
8
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