Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large leeks, washed and sliced, white and light green parts
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded havarti cheese, DIVIDED (or Gruyere or Swiss)
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Lightly grease/spray a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter; saute the chopped leeks until they are tender. Place sauteed leeks into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle 1 cup ONLY of Havarti and the parmesan cheese over the leeks.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cream, tarragon, salt, pepper and paprika; whisk until well beaten.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish over the cheese layer.
  • Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Havarti and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.