1,356 easy and fully explained recipes, with 27,740 photos and 78 videos

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese

In this recipe of gratin, without potatoes, sliced leeks are bound with a cream with Morbier cheese.

2,630 2 3

Last modified on: April 16^th 2023

Keywords for this recipe:

For 4 people, you will need:

1 8 leeks
2 1 spring onion (scallion)
3 250 g Morbier cheese
4 4 tablespoons oil
5 100 ml liquid cream
6 200 g cooked meat (optional)
7 salt
8 pepper
Total weight: 2,295 grams

Change to the quantities for: 2 people 4 people 8 people 12 people

Change measures: Metric

Metric weight Metric volumes

How long does it take?

Time required for this recipe:

Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
22 min.	38 min.	1 hour

At what time:

When will I finish if I start the recipe at ... ?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at ... ?
Work this out...

Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 10 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #1

Prepare 8 leeks, slice them.

Reserve.

Stage 2 - 3 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #2

Prepare 1 spring onion (scallion), also slice it.

Reserve.

Stage 3 - 3 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #3

Cut half of the 250 g Morbier cheese into small pieces, the other half into strips.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 1 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #4

In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in 4 tablespoons oil and when hot, add spring onion, salt and pepper.

Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Stage 5 - 1 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #5

Add the leeks and mix.

Stage 6 - 7 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #6

Cook, covered, for a few minutes until leeks are just tender.

Stage 7 - 1 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #7

Add 100 ml liquid cream, Morbier cheese in small pieces, salt and pepper.

Stage 8 - 5 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #8

Reduce heat and let thicken gently, stirring occasionally.

Check seasoning.

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 9

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #9

You can add if you wish 200 g cooked meat cut in small pieces, but it is not essential.

Stage 10 - 2 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #10

Pour the mixture into a buttered baking pan.

Stage 11 - 2 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #11

Place the rest of the Morbier cheese cut into strips on top...

Stage 12 - 25 min.

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese : Photo of step #12

... and bake for about 25 minutes.

Remarks

You will notice that the top of the gratin will not be well browned, especially compared to a classic Comté or Gruyère gratin, but the taste is there.

The proportions of the recipe, cream and Morbier in particular, are quite indicative, feel free to adapt to your taste.

Keeping

A few days in the refrigerator, protected by a plastic film.

Source

Home made.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
2,794 Kcal or 11,698 Kj	142 gr	155 gr	180 gr
140 %	55 %	15 %	27 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
122 Kcal or 511 Kj	6 gr	7 gr	8 gr
6 %	2 %	1 %	1 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
699 Kcal or 2,927 Kj	36 gr	39 gr	45 gr
35 %	14 %	4 %	7 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk

How much will it cost?

For 4 people : 7.04 €
Per person : 1.76 €

Change currency:

Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.

This recipe uses (among others)

	Morbier cheese: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Ham and cheese slices with spring onions, Bouchées montagnardes, Gratin Comtois, Triple-Cheese Pumpkin Gratin, Montbenoit's canapés, ... All
	Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pork medallions with "full" turnips, Flamiche, Pistachio panna cotta with custard, Penne with Mushrooms, Chestnut cake, ... All
	Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Leek and tuna loaf, Creamy cauliflower with smoked salmon, Crispy potato galette with leeks, Deep leek and potato quiche, Chinese style chicken, ... All
	Oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Comtoise endive salad, Warm scallop and cabbage salad, Montagnon rice, Home-made potato crisps , Gratin du Nord, ... All

Other recipes you may also like

Chestnut cake

This delightful cake is doubly chestnutty: it contains chestnut flour, and sweet chestnut purée.
309K5 1 hour 13 min. May 8^th 2020

Fruit crumble

A fruit pudding: very easy to do and delicious: just a layer of fruit with a golden crunchy topping.
336K4.0 1 hour 11 min. February 21^th 2011

Caramelised apple pie

Apple pie made with caramelised apples.
240K4.3 1 hour 55 min. September 11^th 2018

Gingerbread

Maybe this recipe will bring back memories.
263K4.2 1 hour 4 min. February 21^th 2011

Pear tart with almond cream

This is a very quick and easy tart to make, as everything (or almost) can be done in advance. A piece of sweetcrust pastry, some almond cream and pears? You have "everything you need".
345K4.3 1 hour 14 min. March 17^th 2011

News list of cooking-ez.com

Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.

Post your comment or question

Follow this recipe

If you are interested in this recipe, you can "follow" it, by entering your email address here. You will then receive a notification immediately each time the recipe is modified or a new comment is added. Please note that you will need to confirm this following.

Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.

Alternatively: you can subscribe to the mailing list of cooling-ez.com , you will receive a e-mail for each new recipe published on the site.