Creamy Leek Gratin with Walnut Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. 2

   Clean the leeks, wash thoroughly, and slice into 3 cm rounds.

3. 3

   Peel and dice the shallots, then sauté in a pan until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the leeks, deglaze with vegetable broth, and simmer covered for 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in cream and crème fraîche, season with nutmeg, and transfer to a baking dish.

6. 6

   Coarsely chop the walnuts and mix with breadcrumbs and half of the cheese.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the nut-crumb mixture over the gratin.

8. 8

   Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.