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Creamed leeks

James Martin from James Martin's Favourite Feasts
Try James Martin's creative way with leeks - softened with shallots and thyme, and baked with cream and grated cheddar

Creamed leeks

Method

1. Melt the butter in a pan and gently fry the leeks, shallots and thyme for 5-10 minutes until softened. Pour in the white wine and leave to bubble away for 5 minutes.

2. Add the double cream, season and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and leave to cool.

3. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4.

4. Cover the dish with the grated cheese and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Serve hot.

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YankeeRose | Posted 24-Jun-08

I tried this recipe and served it with haddock steamed with butter with new potatoes! It was absolutely brilliant and we have it often with other dishes.

Serves: 8 as a side dish

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min

Ingredients
40g unsalted Butter
4 leeks, finely sliced
8 Shallots, chopped
5 sprigs Thyme
150ml White wine
10 tbsp double cream
250g Cheddar cheese, grated