Baked Leeks Recipes

ROASTED LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius/ 430 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash leeks: Wash the leeks. Trim and discard the roots and the last 2 cm/ 1 inch or so of the dark green ends as well. Slice the leeks lengthwise. Carefully fan open the layers without taking the leek apart and rinse under running water until all the dirt is removed.
• Cut leeks: Cut the halved leeks into smaller pieces, about 10 cm/ 4 inches long. Place the leek pieces in a roasting tin.
• Season: Whisk together the oil and the spices. Pour over the leeks and massage well with your hands to make sure that all the leeks are coated in oil.
• Roast the leeks for about 40 minutes. Start checking after 25-30 minutes, about every 5 minutes or so; the roasting time depends on the thickness of the leek halves and your oven. When done, the roasted leeks should be tender easy to pierce with a fork.
• Remove the outer leaf before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve as suggested above.

OLIVE OIL-ROASTED LEEKS

Steps:

• Place a rimmed baking sheet in oven and preheat to 400°F. Cut 6 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, in half lengthwise. Rinse well and pat completely dry. Toss with 1/2 cup olive oil; season with salt. Arrange leeks, cut side down, on hot baking sheet and cover loosely with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Bake until leeks are lightly browned on cut sides and very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Uncover leeks and turn cut side up. Increase oven temperature to 400°F; roast leeks until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. (Reserve the oil for making vinaigrettes or roasting vegetables. Let cool; cover and chill.)

BUTTERED LEEKS

Steps:

• The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.
• To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan. Add the leeks and plenty of seasoning and stir to coat in the butter. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan and cook the leeks gently for about 15 minutes, stirring half way through until they are tender. Serve with extra butter and a sprinkling of thyme leaves.

ROASTED LEEKS

Steps:

• Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
• Cut: Remove the dark green portion of the leeks, then cut in half lengthwise (you can cut off the longer roots, but keep the main root bulb intact). Rinse each half well under cool water to remove any dirt that may be lodged inside the leek.
• Flavor: Place leeks cutside down in a large casserole dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, rubbing to evenly coat.
• Cook: Cover the pan with foil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the foil, flip leeks cutside up, and sprinkle parmesan over them. Continue cooking uncovered for 15 to 25 minutes, or until leeks are tender.
• Serve: Serve leeks warm, optionally topped with lemon zest or your favorite spices.

LEEKS BAKED IN CREAM

Steps:

• Trim the leeks, discarding the roots and reserving the green parts for another use.
• Cut the white parts in half lengthwise and rinse carefully to remove sand.
• Butter a suitable flat baking dish and arrange the leeks in it, cut side up.
• Mix the cream with the mustard, season very lightly with salt (the cream reduces considerably during baking), add pepper to taste, and pour the cream mixture over the leeks. Sprinkle on the bread crumbs and bake for a half to three-quarters of an hour, or until the leeks are tender and the cream is well reduced and the top lightly browned.

BAKED LEEKS WITH CHEESE AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Butter a shallow ovenproof dish.
• Trim the leeks, cut a slit from the top to bottom and rinse well under cold water.
• Place the leeks in a saucepan of water, brind to a boil, and simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, until just tender.
• Remove and drain well using sloted spoon.
• Arrange (line'em up) in the prepared dish.
• Beat the eggs with the goat cheese, yogurt, and half the Parmesan cheese.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• Pour the cheese and yogurt mixture over the leeks.
• Mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle over the sauce.
• Back for 35-40 minutes, until the top is crisp and golden brown.

FISH BAKED WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Trim about 1/2 -inch from the root ends of the leeks, then trim off and discard all of the tough green leaves.
• Cut the rest in half lengthwise and chop; then wash well in a colander, being sure to rinse between all of the layers.
• Scatter the leeks over the bottom of an ovenproof casserole.
• Mix with the wine or stock, salt, pepper, and mustard.
• Top with the fish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover the casserole and put in oven.
• Bake for 10 - 15 minutes, or until a thin-bladed knife meets little or no resistance when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.
• Uncover and serve with the leeks and pan juices spooned over the fish.

BUTTERY LEEKS WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim dark-green tops and root ends from leeks and discard; halve lengthwise. Remove thick, tough outer layers (2 to 4 total, depending on size), discarding or reserving for another use. Thoroughly wash and drain leeks, keeping them intact. Arrange in a snug single layer, cut sides up, in a broiler-safe baking dish or skillet.
• In a small saucepan, boil wine 30 seconds. Add broth and return to a boil; season generously with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over leeks, then sprinkle with butter and thyme. Cover dish with parchment-lined foil.
• Roast 45 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting until leeks are very soft and broth mixture is reduced by half, 20 to 22 minutes.
• Switch oven to broil. Sprinkle leeks with cheese. Broil 6 to 8 inches from heating element until bubbly and browning in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm, with some of braising liquid.

BAKED LEEKS AND HAM SLICES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Cut off the top of the leeks, leaving 2 inches of the green part. Trim off the root ends at the base. Rinse leeks thoroughly in cold water to remove sand.
• Place leeks in a pot, cover with water and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and chill.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan. Add flour, stirring with a wire whisk. When blended add milk, stirring rapidly with whisk. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne and blend. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add egg yolk, stirring briskly.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add leeks and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook briefly, turning to heat evenly. Place each leek on a slice of ham, at an end.
• Carefully roll the ham up to form a roulade.
• Sprinkle shallots in the bottom of a baking dish measuring 11 by 8 inches. Place the roulades close together in a row. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until hot and bubbling and nicely glazed on top.