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Creamy Leek & White Bean Skillet

A cozy and comforting dish featuring leeks and white beans, enriched with blue cheese, walnuts, and crispy bacon – perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces leeks, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts) Make sure to clean properly as they can be sandy.
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern beans work great)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or your favorite dairy substitute) For a lighter version, use half-and-half.
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, plus more for serving Can substitute with feta or goat cheese.
  • ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped Toasted for better flavor.
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • optional fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm up the olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced leeks and sauté them for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Combine the drained white beans with the leeks and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and bring the skillet to a gentle simmer.
  5. Mix in the crumbled blue cheese until it melts and blends into the mixture.
  6. Add the crumbled bacon and toasted walnuts, and stir to combine.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra blue cheese and chopped parsley.

Notes

Remember to clean leeks thoroughly before using. This dish can be customized with different beans or even topped with a poached egg for extra flavor.