Creamed Leeks

7 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 40 g unsalted butter
  • 4 leeks
  • 8 shallots, chopped
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 150 ml white wine
  • 10 tablespoons double cream
  • 250 g grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the butter in a frying pan. Gently fry the finely sliced leeks, shallots and thyme until soft. Pour in the wine and leave to bubble for approx 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the cream and season to taste. Simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
  3. 3
    Transfer to an ovenproof dish and cool.
  4. 4
    Preheat oven to Gas 4. Cover the leeks with the grated cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes.

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