Baked Leeks Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Leeks Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups skim milk

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper

to taste

4 medium leeks

halved lengthwise

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking pan.

Step 2

Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and cheese until cheese is melted. Season with garlic powder salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Arrange the leeks in a single layer in the prepared pan and cover with the cheese sauce.

Step 3

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until leeks are tender and sauce is bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Baked Leeks Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 222.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 23.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 8.2g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 31.9mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1990IU 40%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 10.7mg 18%

Folate: 78.6mcg 20%

Calcium: 272.3mg 27%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 41mg 15%

Potassium: 331.3mg 9%

Sodium: 185.2mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 97.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.