How to Cook Leeks in a Leek Quiche Recipe and other Leek Recipes

When you learn how to cook leeks, you will not find too many dishes consisting primarily of leeks. It is one of those vegetables that has a lot to offer as far as flavoring other ingredients. Since its water content is lower than onions it works well in many dishes such as stir fry and omelets.

Leeks have a mild onion flavor. The white part of the leeks and the light green are the edible parts. Most of the darker green will be discarded because of lack of good flavor and more of bitterness.

LEEKS AU GRATIN

Wash and trim leeks. Cover with boiling water, add salt and cook for 15 minutes. Drain. Arrange in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper and cheese. Heat under broiler until cheese is melted.

SPINACH SOUFFLE WITH LEEKS

• 2 Package frozen spinach, thawed


• 6 Ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated


• 1 Can cream mushroom soup


• 1 Beaten egg


• ¼ Cup finely chopped leeks


• 1 Small can drained mushrooms


• 1 Cup stuffing mix


• ½ Cup melted butter

Preheat oven at 350F degrees.

Mix spinach with ¾ of the cheese, all the soup, leeks and egg. Spoon mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with the mushrooms and then the crumbs mixed with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

CRUSTLESS LEEK QUICHE

• 1 Cup finely chopped leeks


• 1 Tablespoon olive oil


• 5 Beaten eggs


• 3 Cups shredded Muenster cheese


• ½ Teaspoon salt


• 1/8 Teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Sauté leeks in the oil in a large skillet until tender. Cool. Combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir into the cooled leeks. Pour into a greased 10 inch pie plate (fairly deep plate). Bake for 30 minutes or until set in the middle.

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