Potato And Leek Gratin Recipe

Name: Potato And Leek Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 4 pounds leeks, cleaned and cut into 1/4 inch rings; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1 cup cream; 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated; 3 ounces Parmesan grated; 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons minced chives

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
4 pounds leeks, cleaned and cut into 1/4 inch rings
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 cup cream
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
3 ounces Parmesan grated
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced chives

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1. Over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add leeks and salt and stir. Cover and cook stirring occasionally until leeks are tender, about 20 minutes.
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2. Add thyme, nutmeg, pepper and cream. Simmer uncovered until thickened or about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool.
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3. Grease a gratin dish with remaining butter and preheat oven to 400 degrees
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4. In bowl, combine cheeses. Layer 1/3 of potatoes, 1/3 of leek mixture and 1/3 cheese and 1/3 chives. Repeat 2 more times reserving final 1/3 of chives.
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5. Cover dish and bake 45 minutes. Remove top and bake until potatoes are tender and crust is golden, about 30 minutes more but check often.
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6. Sprinkle with remaining chives and let sit 15 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, 4 pounds leeks, cleaned and cut into 1/4 inch rings, 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Potato And Leek Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potato And Leek Gratin

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