2 lb medium size leeks
1 cup white sauce
4 oz english grated cheese
1 salt and pepper
Directions
Trim leeks. Split in four by piercing the contre and cutting
towards the green parts, wash well and boil in salted water for 10
minutes. Arrange ona shallow dish and cover with white sauce.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and brown under the salamander. The
alterantive is to place the cooked leeks in a pastry casing and
proceed the same, or in a pie dish as indicated and cover the tip
with mashed potatoes.
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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