Gruyere Roasted Leeks Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Prep and Clean the Leeks

Set your oven to 400F.

Leeks hold a lot of grit between their layers, so they need a good wash. First, trim off the root ends and the dark green tops, leaving you with the white and light green parts.

Slice each leek in half lengthwise. Run them under cold water, fanning the layers with your fingers to rinse out any trapped dirt. Pat them dry with paper towels.

Roast the Leeks

Place the cleaned leeks in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat everything evenly.

Arrange the leeks cut-side down in a single layer.

Roast them for ~20 minutes. You’ll notice they start to soften and the edges will begin to caramelize.

Pull the dish out of the oven and flip the leeks so they are cut-side up. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere over the top.

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and browned in spots. The leeks should be tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork.

Gruyere Roasted Leeks

Roasting leeks brings out their sweetness, and the Gruyere adds a nutty, savory finish. This is a simple side dish that works with just about anything. The most important step is making sure you wash the leeks thoroughly.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time30 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Gruyere Roasted Leeks

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Gruyere Roasted Leeks

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Gruyere Roasted Leeks

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Gruyere Roasted Leeks

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Trim root ends and dark tops from leeks, keeping white and light green parts.
• Cut leeks lengthwise, rinse thoroughly under cold water, pat dry.
• Place in baking dish, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange cut-side down, roast 20 minutes.
• Flip cut-side up, top with Gruyere.
• Bake 7-10 minutes until cheese browns and leeks are tender.

Notes

Thoroughly clean between leek layers to remove all grit.