3tablespoons(50 grams) butter, unsalted * see note
1tablespoonlight flavored oil
3-4large leeks (4 cups/365 grams) cleaned and sliced
¼teaspoonsalt
2 ½tablespoons(20 grams) all-purpose/plain flour
1cup(236 ml) whole/full fat milk, warmed
1tablespoonyellow mustard
1teaspoonnutmeg, grated
1 ¾cups(100 grams) sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
4tablespoons(25 grams) breadcrumbs
Fresh parsleyn, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
To a large pan, add the butter and oil over medium heat until melted and bubbly. Add the leeks and salt, cook, stirring often until slightly softened.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir to mix into the butter, cook for a minute to cook out the raw taste. Slowly drizzle in the milk while stirring or whisking. Add the mustard and nutmeg, stir until smooth and starting to thicken.
Add half of the cheese in small handfuls, stirring and waiting until each handful is melted before adding more. Once all the cheese is melted, stir until thickened. Taste for salt.
Pour into an 8 x 8-inch (20 x 20 cm) ovenproof baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and the breadcrumbs. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve with chopped parsley.
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Notes
I prefer unsalted so I can control the salt level. If you use salted butter, salt to your taste level.