Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Leeks Creamed Leeks 4.0 (1) 1 Review 1 Photo Leeks are often used in soups, but they also make a unique side dish to meat, chicken, and fish. They have a mellow onion flavor, and when served in a creamy sauce seasoned with garlic, nutmeg, and parmesan, they're quite tasty and just a little gourmet. Submitted by lutzflcat Updated on November 26, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 3 large leeks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste sprinkle of freshly-ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions Trim the leeks and remove the tough outer leaves. Slice the white and light green part into 1/4-inch rings, put them into a large bowl of water and swish gently to remove any dirt or sand; drain in a colander. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add leeks and cook until they are just starting to get tender and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir together whipping cream and Dijon mustard and pour into the skillet, stirring until well incorporated. Reduce heat to low and simmer until leeks are tender but still crisp, 6 to 8 minutes (don't overcook). Season with salt and pepper and remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle with nutmeg and Parmesan cheese; serve immediately Cook's Note: If you happen to have a mandolin, it does a great job of quickly slicing the leeks (but use carefully). I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 237 Calories 18g Fat 18g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 237 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 58mg 19% Sodium 104mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Protein 3g 7% Potassium 236mg 5% * 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.