Low Fat Leeks Au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

4 medium leeks with tops (about 2

pounds), cut into 1/2-inch

pieces

Crumb Topping

1 tablespoon margarine

1 tablespoon plus

1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 Dash pepper

2/3 cup skim milk

1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

-- (2 ounces)

CRUMB TOPPING

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

1 teaspoon margarine, melted

Method

Heat 1 inch water to boiling.

Add leeks.

Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Prepare Crumb Topping.

Spray shallow 1-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

Heat margarine in 2-quart saucepan over low heat.

Stir in flour, salt and pepper.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is absorbed; remove from heat.

Gradually stir in milk.

Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

Boil and stir 1 minute.

Stir in cheese until melted.

Stir in leeks.

Pour into casserole.

Sprinkle with Crumb Topping.

Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until heated through.

4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1/2 CUP EACH) CRUMB TOPPING Mix all ingredients.

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