| Cuisine: French | Type: Side Dish | Serves: 6 |
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Holiday Country Cooking the French Way |
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Ingredients:
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1-1/2 lbs fresh green beans or two 10 oz packages frozen 1/2 stick + 2 tbs butter 2 medium leeks 1 tbs flour Salt & pepper 1/2 cup grated Gruyère/Swiss cheese 1-1/2 cups Creme Fraiche 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Pinch of nutmeg |
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Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°. Snap the gren beans and blanch in boiling salted water until half cooked. Set aside. Melt 1/2 stick butter in a saucepan and simmer the leeks until wilted. Add the flour, season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the Creme Fraiche, bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, add the green beans and sauce to a gratin dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and breadcrumbs. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Brown under broiler if necessary. |
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2001-03-10