# Cheesy Crusted Caramelised Leek & Cheddar Loaf

A savory, leek-y, cheesy vegetarian twist on a meatloaf, packed with sweet caramelised leeks, courgette, herbs, and cheddar, with a crisp parmesan crust and a caramelised leek topping.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper, then sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese.
2. Chop an onion.
3. Chop a leek.
4. Sauté the chopped leek and onion in a pan.
5. Add grated courgette to the pan and continue to sauté.
6. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl.
7. Add eggs, cheddar cheese, and herbs to the bowl.
8. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
9. Slice leeks into rounds.
10. Pan-fry the leek rounds until caramelised.
11. Arrange the caramelised leek rounds at the bottom of the prepared loaf tin.
12. Pour the vegetable and cheese mixture into the loaf tin over the leeks.
13. Bake the loaf in the oven.
14. Remove the baked loaf from the oven.
15. Carefully flip the loaf out of the tin onto a surface.
16. Slice and serve the leek loaf.

## Equipment

- loaf tin
- parchment paper
- grater
- chopping board
- knife
- frying pan
- spatula
- mixing bowl
- spoon
- oven

## Tips

- This loaf can be enjoyed hot or cold.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMKGdpyS1DA/?igsh=amN5cXczeTBuZ3Rw
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/25ac9e79-618a-4ef0-bd4b-74fcba9a315e
- Extracted: 2025-10-24

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