Leeks Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 large leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 6-inch pieces
boiling salt water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
salt
pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Make sure leeks have been rinsed well.
Cook in boiling salted water until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain.
Place cut side up in a greased baking dish.
Pour cream over the leeks.
Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper.
Bake until cream has thickened and cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Sprinkle bread crumbs over leeks.
Place 4\" from heat source and broil until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.