BAKED LEEKS

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In this easy to prepare side dish, leeks are baked in a creamy low-fat cheese sauce made with skim milk.

Provided by Stephstargirl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups skim milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
4 medium leeks, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and cheese until cheese is melted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. Arrange the leeks in a single layer in the prepared pan and cover with the cheese sauce.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until leeks are tender and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 185.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Sadaqat 11451
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I love this recipe! The leeks are so tender and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I always serve this dish with roasted chicken or grilled fish.


Adrian Wilson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover leeks. The leeks are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I served them with roasted chicken and they were a perfect complement.


Ramchandra Dahal
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These baked leeks were a hit with my family! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Adenike Adejoke
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The leeks are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I served them with roasted chicken and they were a perfect complement.


Rc_ Evan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook leeks, and this recipe did not disappoint. The leeks were perfectly tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Saeed Khoja
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These baked leeks were a hit at my dinner party. They were so easy to make and they looked so elegant on the plate. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender leeks.


Md Jamshad
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Baked leeks are a great way to enjoy this underrated vegetable. This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The leeks are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and rich.


mmm kkk
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This is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The leeks are cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amanda Lowery
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I love the creamy sauce in this recipe. It's the perfect complement to the tender leeks. I also appreciate that this recipe is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Abdullah Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Katie strait
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Leek is a kind of vegetable I rarely cook. But this recipe made me love it! The method is easy to follow, and the result is amazingly delicious.


Andrew Ramirez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The leeks are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I served them with roasted chicken and they were a perfect complement.


Steve Juma
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I love serving this dish with roasted chicken or grilled fish.


XD SUMON RAC
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These baked leeks were amazing! I used fresh leeks from my garden, and they were so flavorful. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the leeks were cooked to perfection.


Tiny panda
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This was my first time cooking leeks, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the leeks turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


goshi 222
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Loved this recipe! The leeks were so tender and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it was perfect.


Mim Jan
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The baked leeks turned out great! They were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served them with roasted chicken and they were a perfect side dish.


Hem Thapa
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious dish. The leeks were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Will definitely make this again!


Qalb Abass
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This baked leeks recipe was a hit with my family! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.