Leeks with Three Mustard and Cheese Sauce
3lb leeks- cut in half
2oz butter
3oz plain flour
3/4 pint milk
6oz grated cheddar cheese
1oz grated parmesan
2tbs breadcrumbs and 1oz grated cheddar for topping
1tbs wholegrain mustard
1tbs Dijon mustard
1st English mustard
salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to gas mark 6 or 200C
- Put leeks in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 mins or until tender
- Drain and place under cold water immediately to stop the cooking process
- Bring butter, flour and milk up to the boil, whisk continuously- once it is up to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 mins
- Add the cheese and mustard and season to taste
- Put leeks in a shallow dish and pour the sauce over
- Mix the breadcrumbs and cheese together and sprinkle on top of the leeks
- Bake for 20 minutes until top is golden brown
Posted on 6th July, 2011





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