CREAMED LEEK GRATIN

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 16 cups sliced halved leeks (white and tender light green portions only)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tbsp salted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine is evaporated.
4. Reduce heat and sauté until leeks are softened, about 10 - 12 minutes.
5. Add cream, goat cheese, thyme, mustard, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until heated through.
6. Spoon mixture into a greased 8x11.5 inch baking dish.
7. To prepare topping, combine panko, Swiss cheese and 2 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle over leek mixture.
8. Bake, uncovered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.