Cheese and Leek Charlotte

This is from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m typing it up for ZWT II. “This recipe is a ‘cheat soufflé’ for those who feel intimidated by the French dish. It has a soufflé-like texture.”

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  leeks, sliced thin
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
•  pepper
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1  tablespoon wheat germ
• 1  tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  egg whites, stiffly whisked

Directions

1. Gently fry leaks in butter until soft and moist. Add all remaining ingredients except sesame seeds, wheat germ, Parmesan and egg whites and mix together.
2. Gently fold in whisked egg whites.
3. Pour mixture into a buttered oval pie dish or soufflé dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds, wheat germ and Parmesan.
4. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until firm. Serve hot.