Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese
In this recipe of gratin, without potatoes, sliced leeks are bound with a cream with Morbier cheese.
10K 3 3.7
Last modified on: April 16th 2023
Keywords for this recipe:For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
16 leeks - 2
2 spring onions (scallions) - 3
1 lb + 1.6 oz Morbier cheese - 4
8 tablespoons oil - 5
7.0 oz liquid cream - 6
14.1 oz cooked meat (optional) - 7
salt - 8
pepper
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 22 min. | 38 min. | 1 hour |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Cut half of the 1 lb + 1.6 oz Morbier cheese into small pieces, the other half into strips.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in 8 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 7.0 oz 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 14.1 oz 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
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 5,588 Kcal or 23,396 Kj | 284 gr | 310 gr | 360 gr |
| 279 % | 109 % | 29 % | 55 % |
| 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 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 14.09 €
- Per person : 1.76 €
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: Triple-Cheese Pumpkin Gratin, Montbenoit's canapés, Bouchées montagnardes, Gratin Comtois, Ham and cheese slices with spring onions, ... All |
 | Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pistachio ice cream, Tagliatelle with cockles, Sorrel omelette, Risotto-style celeriac, Pork escalope with mushrooms and sage cream, ... All |
 | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Leek and egg frichti, Chicken nems, Leek fondue, Roasted vegetables with thyme and green sauce, Warm Leek and Potato Salad, ... All |
 | Oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Comtois surprise bread, Melting Epoisses on toast , Pork Chops Champvallon style, Mont d'or in brioche, Wiener Schnitzel, ... All |
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