Potato-Leek Gratin Recipe

Name: Potato-Leek Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 lbs leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well, cut into 1/4-inch rings; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; 6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated; 3 ounces parmigiano-teggiano cheese, grated; 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 lbs leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well, cut into 1/4-inch rings
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 ounces parmigiano-teggiano cheese, grated
3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

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["In 12"" nonstick fry pan over medium heat, melt 4 Tbs. butter. Add leeks and salt, stirring to coat leeks with butter. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender, about 20 minutes.", "Add thyme, nutmeg, pepper, and cream. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Let cool. Wipe out pan, grease, with 1 Tbs. butter.", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.", "In bowl, combine cheeses. Layer one-third of potatoes in fry pan. Spread one-third of leek mixture on top. Sprinkle with one-third of cheeses, then", "1 Tbs. chives. Repeat layering, two more times, reserving 1 Tbs. chives. Cover pan; transfer to oven. Bake 45 minutes. Remove lid and bake until potatoes are tender and crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes more.", "Sprinkle remaining chives on top. Let stand 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 unsalted butter, 4 lbs leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well, cut into 1/4-inch rings, 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Potato-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-Leek Gratin

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