Cheesy Crusted Caramelised Leek & Cheddar Loaf

Directions

  1. 1Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper, then sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese.
  2. 2Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper, then sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese.
  3. 3Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper, then sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese.
  4. 4Chop an onion.
  5. 5Chop an onion.
  6. 6Chop an onion.
  7. 7Chop a leek.
  8. 8Chop a leek.
  9. 9Chop a leek.
  10. 10Sauté the chopped leek and onion in a pan.
  11. 11Sauté the chopped leek and onion in a pan.
  12. 12Sauté the chopped leek and onion in a pan.
  13. 13Add grated courgette to the pan and continue to sauté.
  14. 14Add grated courgette to the pan and continue to sauté.
  15. 15Add grated courgette to the pan and continue to sauté.
  16. 16Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl.
  17. 17Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl.
  18. 18Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl.
  19. 19Add eggs, cheddar cheese, and herbs to the bowl.
  20. 20Add eggs, cheddar cheese, and herbs to the bowl.
  21. 21Add eggs, cheddar cheese, and herbs to the bowl.
  22. 22Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  23. 23Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  24. 24Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  25. 25Slice leeks into rounds.
  26. 26Slice leeks into rounds.
  27. 27Slice leeks into rounds.
  28. 28Pan-fry the leek rounds until caramelised.
  29. 29Pan-fry the leek rounds until caramelised.
  30. 30Pan-fry the leek rounds until caramelised.
  31. 31Arrange the caramelised leek rounds at the bottom of the prepared loaf tin.
  32. 32Arrange the caramelised leek rounds at the bottom of the prepared loaf tin.
  33. 33Arrange the caramelised leek rounds at the bottom of the prepared loaf tin.
  34. 34Pour the vegetable and cheese mixture into the loaf tin over the leeks.
  35. 35Pour the vegetable and cheese mixture into the loaf tin over the leeks.
  36. 36Pour the vegetable and cheese mixture into the loaf tin over the leeks.
  37. 37Bake the loaf in the oven.
  38. 38Bake the loaf in the oven.
  39. 39Bake the loaf in the oven.
  40. 40Remove the baked loaf from the oven.
  41. 41Remove the baked loaf from the oven.
  42. 42Remove the baked loaf from the oven.
  43. 43Carefully flip the loaf out of the tin onto a surface.
  44. 44Carefully flip the loaf out of the tin onto a surface.
  45. 45Carefully flip the loaf out of the tin onto a surface.
  46. 46Slice and serve the leek loaf.
  47. 47Slice and serve the leek loaf.
  48. 48Slice and serve the leek loaf.

Ingredients

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Leeks
  • Leeks
  • Leeks
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Courgette
  • Courgette
  • Courgette
  • Eggs
  • Eggs
  • Eggs
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Herbs
  • Herbs
  • Herbs

Equipment

loaf tinparchment papergraterchopping boardknifefrying panspatulamixing bowlspoonoven

Tips

  • This loaf can be enjoyed hot or cold.