Melt-In-Your-Mouth Creamy Braised Leeks

Quietly impressive and surprisingly simple, these Creamy Braised Leeks are the best leeks you’ll ever eat! Inspired by the viral TikTok recipe and perfected through careful testing, my version sears thick coins of leeks until golden, then gently simmers them in a white wine, Dijon, and thyme-spiked cream sauce. The leeks end up fork-tender, luxuriously creamy, and deeply infused with flavor. Perfect for Sunday supper, steakhouse-inspired dinners, and any holiday table!

Recipe by Jess Larson on March 31, 2026

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT55M

Total time: PT1H10M

Rating

5 stars ( reviews)

Keywords

oven braised leeks, how to cook leeks, leeks side dish, vegetable side dish, braised leeks with herbs

Ingredients

2 large leeks (about 3 pounds total before trimming, see Recipe Notes)
1-2 tablespoons very soft unsalted butter
kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
1-2 tablespoons neutral oil of choice
½ cup dry, unoaked white wine such as Pinot Grigio
¾ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
optional: ¼ cup finely grated parmesan

Cuisine

American

Steps

Method Overview:
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Clean the leeks
- Meanwhile, prep the oven and baking dish
- Sear the leeks
- Build the braising cream
- Assemble and braise the leeks
- Optional: Quickly finish under the broiler: Remove the foil and sprinkle parmesan over the creamy braised leeks. Turn the broiler to high. Return the leeks to the oven and broil 3-5 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve

Nutitrion

Calories: 187 calories
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Fat: 14.7 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Trans Fat: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 33.1 mg
Sodium: 358 mg
Sugar: 2.4 g

Reviews

Kate on 2026-04-06 (5 stars):
Lucious and genius. My 7 yr-old granddaughter ate 10 of the leek cylinders at Easter dinner. IYKYN Searing leeks is everything!
CarrieC on 2026-04-20 (5 stars):
Really good! Served with pork tenderloin but steak or lamb chops were also a consideration. The cream is so delicious; next time I will make a plain pasta to have with the extra sauce. Save the leftover leek pieces for potato leek soup or quiche. Very glad I tried this.
Ena on 2026-04-26 (5 stars):
My first time cooking leeks and I am so happy with the result! Creamy, full of flavor, soft but not mushy - husband and I both loved it!
Sarah on 2026-05-28 (5 stars):
I made this tonight for dinner. It came out perfect and was delicious! This is the best version of this recipe I've tried so far. I'll experiment with the herb next time.