Savory Leek and Parmesan Bake
A soft, golden bake packed with tender leeks and sharp parmesan. Budget-friendly and effortlessly impressive, it works as a light main, a shareable starter, or a crowd-pleasing side dish.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 100 g grated parmesan cheese
- 150 g leeks, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tbsp melted margarine (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 tsp baking powder
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Directions
- 1
Slice the leeks and soak them in the milk for 5 minutes to soften their texture and mellow the flavor.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt. Stir in the leek-milk mixture, sifted flour, melted margarine, and 80 g of parmesan until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- 3
Fold in the baking powder last with gentle strokes to keep the bake light and airy.
- 4
Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease and flour a 22 cm round baking pan. Pour in the batter and scatter the remaining parmesan evenly over the top.
- 5
Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
💡 Chef's Tip
A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg stirred into the batter adds a warm depth of flavor. Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
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