Leeks au Gratin

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Leeks au Gratin

Makes 6 servings

 

2 leeks

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 celery stalk

1 1/4 cup vegetable broth

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Trim off tough green leaves from leeks. Cut leeks lengthewise and rinse to

remove sand and dirt. Cut white part only into thin slices. Combine with onion,

garlic, celery, broth and mustard in a slow cooker. Cook on LOW 6-7 hrs. Turn

control to HIGH. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in milk; stir into leek

mixture. Add cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH about 15 min. until thickened and

cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper.