Leeks

  • LEEK CASSEROLE MILANESE

    prep:27 minutes
    bake:20 minutes
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    187 cal.,14 g ttl fat,(7 g sat. fat),
    44 mg chol.,
    175 mg sodium,
    10 g carb.,
    3 g fiber,
    and 3 g pro.
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    5-6 leeks (about 1 1/2 lb)
    2 t cooking oil
    1/2 c sliced oyster or button mushrooms
    1/2 c dry white wine
    3/4 c whipping cream
    1/4-1/2 t salt
    dash ground nutmeg
    1/4 c soft bread crumbs
    1/4 c shred parmesan cheese

    1. trim roots and leaves several inches from the tops of leeks. remove
    sand under water. drain. should have 3 cups.

    2. 400 degrees. oil in skillet cook leeks 2-3 min. until tender.

    3. remove leeks,set aside. then cook mushrooms
    in skillet 3-5 min. add wine. bring to boiling then reduce heat. cook 4-5
    min until most of the moisture evaporated. add whip crean, salt nutmeg.
    return to boiling.

    4. cook stir mushroom mixture until slightly thickened (about 3 min). add
    leeks, pour into lightly greased 1 qt casserole. top with bread crumbs and
    cheese.

    5. bake 20-25 min. makes 6 servings.