# Cheesy Crusted Caramelised Leek & Cheddar Loaf with Fennel Seeds & Thyme

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

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

## Ingredients

- parmesan cheese
- onion
- leeks
- courgette
- cheddar cheese
- eggs
- chives
- fennel seeds
- thyme

## Instructions

1. Grate parmesan cheese and sprinkle it into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
2. Peel and chop the onion.
3. Slice the leeks lengthwise and then chop them.
4. Sauté the chopped leeks and onions in a pan.
5. Add shredded courgette to the pan with the leeks and onions and continue to sauté.
6. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a bowl.
7. Add shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, and chives to the bowl with the vegetables.
8. Mix all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly.
9. Slice leeks into rounds.
10. Sear the leek rounds in a pan until caramelized.
11. Arrange the seared leek rounds at the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
12. Spoon the mixed vegetable and cheese filling over the leek rounds in the loaf pan and smooth the top.
13. Bake the loaf in the oven.
14. Remove the baked loaf from the oven.
15. Carefully flip the loaf out of the pan onto a surface, revealing the caramelized leek topping and cheesy crust.
16. Slice and serve the leek loaf.

## Equipment

- grater
- loaf pan
- parchment paper
- knife
- cutting board
- frying pan
- wooden spoon
- bowl
- spatula
- tongs
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMKGdpyS1DA/?igsh=MjUwdnB1ZWt0dDg5
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a9efd672-3d8e-4e0b-847c-0fcc6d03d408
- Extracted: 2025-10-25

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