Baked leeks with bacon and gruyŠre

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 ounce Bacon, cut in small dice
1 large Egg
¼ cup Milk
¼ cup Chicken stock or broth
Salt and white pepper
1 ounce GruyŠre cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)
1 Recipe Steamed Leeks
1 tablespoon Dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Parsley, minced

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 350øF. Fry bacon in small skillet over medium-high heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 3-5 minutes. Drain fat; set bacon aside to cool.

2. Whisk egg, milk, chicken stock, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Stir in cheese.

3. Arrange leeks in single layer in baking dish. Pour egg mixture over leeks; sprinkle with bacon bits and bread crumbs. Bake until top is browned and egg mixture is set, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Cook's Illustrated March/April 1995 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 02-10-95

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