Layered Leek and Egg Gratin
This gratin combines parboiled leeks with chopped hard-boiled eggs in thin layers.
63 K 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
2 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: January 10th 2016
For 2 people, you will need:
- 1
2 leeks - 2
½ knob butter - 3
2 hard-boiled eggs - 4
50 ml liquid cream - 5
25 g grated cheese - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 620 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Cook for 2 minutes in boiling salted water.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Cool under cold running water and drain thoroughly.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Butter a gratin dish and spread the leeks in a layer in the bottom. Salt and pepper.
Butter a gratin dish and spread the leeks in a layer in the bottom. Salt and pepper.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Chop 2 hard-boiled eggs.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Spread the chopped hard-boiled eggs over the leeks, add 50 ml liquid cream, then 25 g grated cheese.
Stage 7 - 25 min.
Bake for about 25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
It's ready.
It's ready.
Remarks
For the cheese, use Comté or Cheddar if possible.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with 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 | 30 RDI=10 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 600 RDI=30 % | 2,510 RDI: 30 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 410 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=6 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,260 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 1.70 €
- Per person : 0.85 €
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Liquid cream
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Leek
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