AU GRATIN POTATOES 'N' LEEKS

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I love making casseroles during the holidays. It made me a fan of Gruyere cheese for au Gratin dishes. -Rosalie Hughes, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups sliced peeled potatoes (1/4-inch slices)
3 medium leeks (white portion only), cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
4 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CRUMB TOPPING:
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Add leeks; return to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and nutmeg until cheese is melted. Pour over potato mixture. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. , Cover and bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

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Nyombi Jackson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


HUBAIB AFRIDI
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great!


Binod Chaudhary
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the leeks added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Nindi
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This dish was delicious! The potatoes were creamy and the leeks added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bahadur khan Gulzar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the leeks add a nice flavor.


Laiba Imran
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the leeks added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zaini Jutt
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The potatoes were creamy and the leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


umar Liaqat
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the leeks added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.