You can prepare this in advance and just cook in a preheated oven for 30-40 minutes till warmed through and golden.

Preparation time: 10 minutes plus preperation time for white sauce   Quantity: Serves 4   Cooking time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

3 medium leeks-trimmed and washed
1/2 pint/ 300 ml white sauce (see CookeryClub recipe)
60g/ 2 oz cheese of choice
60g/ 2 oz breadcrumbs (optional)

Method

  • Steam or boil washed, 4 inch pieces of trimmed leeks till tender -7-9 minutes
  • Place in a oven proof dish and pour on enough white sauce to cover the leeks
  • Sprinkle with cheese and grill on a low setting till golden brown approx 10-15 minutes
  • Alternatively top with equal quantities of grated cheese and breadcrumbs
  • Bake in an oven till melted and golden approx 20-30 minutes