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15 Leek Recipes That You Will Want To Cook Right Now

15 Leek Recipes That You Will Want To Cook Right Now

Are you looking for delicious leek recipes? We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite leek recipes that you can make at home.

Since Shakespeare’s time, the leek has been a symbol of Wales, so you are in good company if you enjoy them! 

Leeks are alliums, so they’re in the garlic, chive, shallot, and onion family! 

They look like the big brother of the green onion (scallion). 

They can be as thin as a straw or pencil or much larger if they are allowed to continue to grow into large leeks.

The tough top dark green leaves are not eaten but can be used to add flavor to the chicken stock.  

The tender light green and white bottom parts are what you can eat raw in salads, fried for a nice crunch, or boiled to soften. 

No matter how they are prepped, their earthy flavor tends to be mild, making them easy to cook with, adding richness to a recipe’s flavors. 

The critical fact to know is that these bad boys are filthy when you select them. 

There are so many layers of leaves, and you do need to take the time to separate without tearing them and wash away any dirt collected during the growing process. 

Clean leeks are happy leeks.

One perk to these recipes is you can make them ahead and add to a slow cooker on low heat to keep the food warm if everyone is serving themselves.

If you are new to the world of leeks, dive in with these best leek recipes. 

We have some scrumptious easy leek recipes for you to choose from such as roasted carrots and leeks, roasted leeks, and potato leek soup

Plus, keep an eye out for #6—a rich combo of leeks and bacon!

This take on Au Gratin potatoes is a leek recipe with a subtle flavor you will return to over and over again.  

This side dish is a crowd-pleaser so get your slicing hand in order! 

Saute, layer and bake! 

Note to allow one hour for baking to perfection!  

It goes perfectly as a side dish to whatever main entree you are serving. 

Or a large bowl of this luscious gratin is a comfort food crowd pleaser on its own too.

When considering what to make with leeks, here is a novel idea. 

How about next to nothing? 

You can simply wash, cut, season, and roast them in the oven.  

Remove the outer leaf before serving, but other than that, this is a very simple recipe.  

The taste is mild, and you could dip them or eat them straight off the plate!

Chicken, mushroom, and leeks, what could go wrong? 

Nothing. 

Absolutely nothing! 

Adding to your list of recipes using leeks, this one has it all and is prepared in stages on the stove using the same pan so you can clean up quickly and move on with your day. 

Sure to be a family pleaser, look for the various steps clearly outlined.

When cooking with leeks, you will find the sweet onions flavor they have is very mild. 

Their job is to enhance the other ingredients in the recipe.  

This potato leek soup is tasty and comforting with deep leek and heavy cream flavor, whether you make it on a cold evening or for a warm afternoon lunch. 

Use an immersion blender to make this as smooth and creamy as possible.

Other veggies are cooked in chicken broth to add more flavors to the mix. Crank some black pepper on each serving and -chef’s kiss-…

Enjoy every spoonful of this creamy leek soup! Don’t forget to remove the bay leaf before serving.

Recipes with leeks can be fancy or simple.  

This one teaches you how to prepare leeks that can then be used on top of a protein. 

I imagine using it with  chicken or as a sauce over pasta  or even as a stand alone side dish. 

Talk about versatility! 

🧅 Here’s a list of leek substitutes 🧅

When bacon enters the list, I sit up straight and pay attention! 

Hope you do too! 

This might be the best leek recipe yet! It is really so hard to decide, but with bacon, pasta and leeks, this one is certainly a contender! 

30 minutes to make you say? 

Well, that just sealed the deal! Cook the parts and put them together for serving! 

Deliciousness for days!

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So clearly, chicken and leeks must go together like peanut butter and jelly since that combo has popped up several times with different variations.  

When you wonder what to do with plenty of leeks that is easy, this creamy chicken and leeks recipe is focused on just those two flavors combined beautifully with fresh herbs.  

This leaves you wide open to determine whether you are in the mood for another side dish or a side salad to complete the meal. 

If you are searching for what to make with leeks that fit in the salad category, this recipe is perfect for you! 

Bonus because you can enjoy this salad warm or cold. 

Here you learn the simple steps of lemon braising leeks, as well as, mixing together a delectable fresh lemon dressing to drizzle on top! 

This is a fantastic way to cook leeks and turn them into the main dish. 

Tip to make it go quicker is to have the quinoa made ahead of time.

Whether you have grown up enjoying Brussel sprouts or you have never tasted them at all, this recipe using the dark green part will win you over! 

I mean, who can resist bacon, right?  

I am a firm believer that making a savory side dish from scratch helps you fall in love with ingredients because you know exactly how they were prepared and the resulting taste.  

This one is a winner all the way around!

This leek recipe is stripped back to focus on the potatoes and leeks. 

Of course, there is also the butter, cream, and garlic too! Sometimes simple is indeed best! 

This scalloped potato side dish oozes of everything comfort. 

The steps start on the stove and then bake for an hour! 

Your home has never smelled better! 

Top this soup with a thyme sprig plucked from some fresh thyme. This will easily become one of your favorite soup recipes. 

🧐 What Does Thyme Taste Like? 🧐

Ready to take your plain cooked carrots side dish to the next level? 

Enter your cooking with leeks recipes! 

By slicing the carrots and leeks in similar sizes, it makes them easy to eat together. 

Season them according to this recipe appropriately titled roasted carrots and leeks, and spread them out in a pan to roast in the oven.

If this is your first time cooking with leeks this is a fairly easy recipe to start with.

This best leek recipe will fill the bill when you want a vegetable-based hearty quiche.  

With a potato slice crust and a filling loaded with vegetables like asparagus and chopped leeks along with the customary eggs and seasonings, you have a winning combination on your hands. 

Gruyere cheese is what sets this one apart from the others in taste!

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Homemade filo? 

Cheesy leek filling? 

Yes please! 

In this case, cooking with leeks is also baking with leeks!  

More time is spent on the crust, but the filling is tantalizing with the leeks, ricotta and feta cheeses! 

The instructions are well explained, and it sure is fun to pull out an authentic Mediterranean dish from the oven once in a while! 

The presentation is stunning!

It is a great recipe.

So much to love about this recipe using leeks. 

The steps are clearly explained as you prepare the parts on the stove and then combine them for baking the penne with leeks and mushrooms in the oven.  

Easily customizable for a scrumptious pasta meal. 

That casserole dish will be the most popular one around!

You know what they always say, save the best leek recipe for last.  

Well, maybe not exactly, but hey, this last one is a delicious one indeed. 

Who can fuss with eggs and butter and spinach and leeks? 

Savory and filling and totally worth the time to bake!

The bottom line

No matter what your experience level is with leeks, they can be very forgiving and definitely not overpowering.  

Grab some fresh ones from the store and get to cooking tonight! 

Leeks are so versatile. You could simply make sauteed leeks in olive oil and then add them to some potato soup. Then you have created your own potato leek soup recipe!

Let us know if you’ve enjoyed our list and if you found your new favorite leek recipe!

15 Leek Recipes

15 Leek Recipes

 We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite leek recipes that you can make at home.

Ingredients

  • Leek and Potato Gratin
  • Simple Roasted Leeks
  • 30-Minute Chicken with Mushroom Sauce & Leeks
  • Potato Leek Soup
  • Leeks in White Wine Sauce
  • Bacon Leek Pasta
  • Creamy Chicken and Leeks Recipe
  • Lemon Braised Leeks and Quinoa Salad
  • Pan-Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
  • Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks and Thyme Recipe
  • Roasted Carrots and Leeks
  • Asparagus Leek Quiche with Roasted Potato Crust
  • Prasopita (Greek Leek Pie)
  • Baked Penne with Leeks and Mushrooms
  • Eggs Baked in Creamy Spinach and Leeks

Instructions

  1. Choose one or more options from our list of 15 leek recipes here!
  2. Create your new favorite dish.
  3. Pat yourself on the back for making food at home for you to enjoy!
  4. Share and comment! Did you make any tweaks so it’s all your own?

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