Warm Leek and Goat Cheese Dip
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 small leeks (about 2 pounds), white and tender green parts only, cut into 1/3-inch rings
- 1 pound fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- Flatbreads, pita crisps, crackers, crusty bread or raw vegetables, for serving
- Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet.
- Add the leeks and stir to coat with butter.
- Cover and cook over high heat just until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Uncover and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned in spots, about 8 minutes longer.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the goat cheese and cream cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a shallow dish, sprinkle with the chives and serve with flat breads.
unsalted butter, leeks, goat cheese, cream cheese, salt, chives, flatbreads
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/warm-leek-goat-cheese-dip (may not work)