baked-leeks-with-bread-crumbs.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat an oven to 400\u00b0F.",
        "In a fry pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 Tbs. of the butter. Add the shallots, leeks, 1/2 tsp. of the salt and 1/2 tsp. of the white pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the leeks are translucent and very soft, about 15 minutes.",
        "In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the 2 cups milk until small bubbles appear around the edge of the pan. Cover and remove from the heat.",
        "In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 3 Tbs. of the butter. Remove from the heat and whisk in the flour, the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. white pepper and the cayenne. Set the pan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. If the sauce is too thin, increase the heat; if it is too thick, whisk in a little more milk. Then stir in the leek mixture.",
        "Pour the mixture into a baking dish or a gratin dish. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese and bread crumbs, then dot with the remaining 1 Tbs. butter. Bake until the cheese and bread crumbs are golden and the gratin is bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve. Serves 6.",
        "Adapted from Williams-Sonoma",
        "Vegetable of the Day,",
        "by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2012)."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter",
        "2 Tbs. minced shallots",
        "6 to 8 leeks, about 3 lb. total, white and light green portions,\n\u00a0 chopped",
        "1 tsp. salt",
        "3/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper",
        "2 cups milk, plus more as needed",
        "3 Tbs. all-purpose flour",
        "1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper",
        "1/2 cup shredded Gruy\u00e8re cheese",
        "1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.williams-sonoma.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs",
    "url": "http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/baked-leeks-with-bread-crumbs.html"
}