11 Must-Try Leek Recipes

Have you ever tried leeks or are you hoping to try them in some recipes? Leeks are great because they have a mild taste when compared to onions and they sweeten up a bit when cooked. They lend themselves to all kinds of wonderful recipes. The one thing you may have noticed about leeks is their size. This can make them hard to store and work with. If you happen to have some leeks on hand that you are wanting to use, or if you just want to try something new, here are 11 Must-Try Leek Recipes as well as tips on how to store and freeze leeks.

How to Store Leeks

When you get leeks home, it can be tempting to cut them down to fit better in your crisper drawer. This is not a good way to store them because they will go bad in a matter of days in the same way chopped onions do. Instead, store them unwashed and uncut or trimmed in the fridge. You may be able to get them to last up to two weeks this way.

How to Freeze Leeks

To freeze leeks, wash them first and them place them on a paper towel to fully dry. Once dry, cut off and trim the leek and cut into recipe size pieces. Place leeks on a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet to freeze and transfer to a bag when they are frozen. You cannot use frozen leeks the same way you would fresh ones because they lose some firmness after thawing. However, they are perfect for anything you don’t mind them being soft in, such as soups.

11 Must-Try Leek Recipes

I love a good quiche and this Deep Dish Spinach, Leek, and Bacon Quiche from Foodie Crush looks fabulous!

These Leek and Potato Cakes from PickleBums are the perfect thing to take with you for a meal on the go or even as an appetizer at your next party.

If you are looking for something quick to make, try this One-Pot Zucchini Leek Pasta dish from Yup! It’s Vegan.

This Roasted Carrot Leek Soup from Marla Meridith is so vibrant and bright! It looks very easy to make and will impress your guests, too.

Since the Super Bowl is on its way, this Baked White Cheddar and Leek Dip from Simply Scratch might be the perfect thing to make.

There is nothing quite like a great casserole out of the oven and this twist on a classic one from Healthy Seasonal Recipes sounds delicious! Try this Chicken and Leek Shepard’s Pie for something different!

Serve any dinner with these Cheddar and Leek Muffins from The Kitchn and they will be a hit!

If you have milk allergies to deal with in your home, this recipe for Paleo Dairy-Free Alfredo with Caramelized Leeks and Bacon from Meatified may be the ticket.

This Asparagus and Leek Tart from The Life Jolie would be the perfect way to enjoy something upscale at home with very little effort.

Another great side dish with leeks is this Cheesy Vegan Leek and Zucchini Gratin from Ecosalon.

No leek recipe list would be complete without a recipe for this classic: Potato Leek Soup. I came across this recipe for Julia Child’s French Potato and Leek Soup from RecipeTin Eats and had to include it.