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Baked Leeks with Melted Cheese
Leeks softened in a pan and baked under melting cheese, even for people who say they do not like leeks.
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
How many servings?
- 3 leek
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 100 g kashar cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Method
- Heat the oven to 200 °C; cut the leeks into 10 cm lengths, halve them lengthways and wash well.
- Heat the oil in a pan and cook the leeks cut side down over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until soft; season with salt and pepper.
- Lay them in a baking dish and scatter with the grated cheese and pepper flakes.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.