creamed leeks

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Often the simple recipes passed down thru generations remain the best. This is a perfect example. I hope you will enjoy this simply lovely dish. We enjoy it served over buttery, garlic mashed potatoes.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamed leeks

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 6 leeks, cleaned, white & green parts only, halved lenghtwise and sliced
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup chicken stock
  • 2/3 cup cream
  • 1 tsp mustard, coarse, champagne, brown
  • 2 - 3 tbsp cheese, grated cheddar (or your preference)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, sea
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, fresh ground

How To Make creamed leeks

  • 1
    Put pan over medium heat and add the butter; next add the leeks and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, to prevent them from burning.
  • 2
    When they have softened add the water and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • 3
    When it is at a rapid boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4
    Now remove the lid, turn the heat to high, stir constantly until all the liquid has evaporated (8 minutes).
  • 5
    Now turn the heat back to low and stir the cream and the mustard into the leek mixture, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • 6
    Then add the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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