Baking tray

Butter Bean and Leek Gratin

Name: Butter Bean and Leek Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed; 4 large leeks, trimmed and sliced into 2cm rounds; 500ml whole milk; 40g unsalted butter; 40g plain flour; 100g mature Cheddar, grated; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; ½ tsp grated nutmeg; 60g fresh breadcrumbs; Salt and black pepper

Creamy butter beans and tender leeks baked in a cheesy béchamel beneath a golden, bubbling breadcrumb crust. A comforting British-style bake that feeds a crowd.

4.7 (3)

Prep: 20min
Cook: 35min
Total: 55min
Serves: 6

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed
4 large leeks, trimmed and sliced into 2cm rounds
500ml whole milk
40g unsalted butter
40g plain flour
100g mature Cheddar, grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp grated nutmeg
60g fresh breadcrumbs
Salt and black pepper

Method

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3 reviews

Wendy P.
This is proper British comfort cooking at its finest.
23 Apr 2026
Ian C.
Very filling and economical. Great weeknight family meal.
22 Apr 2026
Sandra T.
Pure comfort in a dish. The cheesy breadcrumb top is incredible.
21 Apr 2026

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