Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese
In this recipe of gratin, without potatoes, sliced leeks are bound with a cream with Morbier cheese.
32 K 3.7/5 (3 reviews)
1 hour
Easy
7.05 €
4 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: April 16th 2023
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
8 leeks - 2
1 spring onion (scallion) - 3
250 g Morbier - 4
4 tablespoons oil - 5
100 ml liquid cream - 6
200 g cooked meat (optional) - 7
salt - 8
pepper - Total weight: 2,295 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
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.
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Add the leeks and mix.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 7 min.
Cook, covered, for a few minutes until leeks are just tender.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Add 100 ml liquid cream, Morbier cheese in small pieces, salt and pepper.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Reduce heat and let thicken gently, stirring occasionally.
Check seasoning.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Check seasoning.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 9
You can add if you wish 200 g cooked meat cut in small pieces, but it is not essential.
Stage 10 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour the mixture into a buttered baking pan.
Stage 11 - ⌛ 2 min.
Place the rest of the Morbier cheese cut into strips on top...
Stage 12 - ⌛ 25 min.
... 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.
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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 140 RDI=60 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 180 RDI=30 % | 2,800 RDI=140 % | 11,740 RDI: 140 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 120 RDI=6 % | 510 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 40 RDI=10 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 700 RDI=40 % | 2,940 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 7.05 €
- Per person : 1.80 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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