Eating In

with Chas


Leek and Sage Croustade

Serves 4
110g fresh breadcrumbs
110g nuts, chopped 
1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tsp basil
1 tsp chopped rosemary 
1 tsp oregano
50g butter
110g strong cheddar, grated

For the sauce
50g butter
4 leeks, washed and finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped sage
1 small tub crème fraiche
Salt and black pepper

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Mix the breadcrumbs, nuts, garlic and herbs together in a bowl. Rub in the butter and then stir in the cheese. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 20cm flan dish. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
For the sauce, melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the leeks for about 10 minutes until soft. Add the sage and seasoning. Finally, add the crème fraiche until thick and bubbling.
Spread the leek sauce over the cooked croustade. Bake for a further 20 minutes. Serve.



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