Bagels With Leeks & Gruyere

Ingredients
2 fresh bagels
2 leeks
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. Gruyere cheese, grated
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
salt & pepper, freshly ground

Directions
Preheat the broiler on a medium-high setting. Lay the bagels, bottom side up on a piece of cooking foil. Toast until lightly browned. Repeat on the other side, then set aside, keeping warm.

Trim the leeks, discarding the green ends, and split down the middle, leaving the root in tact. Wash well to remove grit and slice finely. Discard the root.

Melt the butter over low heat in a large saute pan; add the leeks. Cook, stirring constantly until the leeks are soft and slightly browned, about five minutes. Let cool.

Preheat the broiler. Mix the cooled leeks, grated cheese, scallions, parsley, and salt & pepper (to taste) together. Spread the cheese mixture over the top of each bagel and place under the broiler until bubbling and golden brown. Serve at once.