Creamed Leeks

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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 add the cream and season to taste. simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
• 3 transfer to an ovenproof dish and cool.
• 4 preheat oven to gas 4. cover the leeks with the grated cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes.