Paul Kahan's Creamy Leek Gratin with Breadcrumbs and Bacon — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 generous pounds leeks
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper
• ½ cup each: heavy cream and grated Gruyere cheese
• 1 tablespoon each: chopped fresh dill and parsley
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs from a dense French-style loaf
• 1 garlic clove, crushed