Best 11 Crab Gratin With Potatoes Leeks And Spinach Recipes

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If you're looking for a comforting and exquisite dish to impress your family and friends, consider preparing a crab gratin with potatoes, leeks, and spinach. This culinary masterpiece harmonizes delicate crabmeat with tender potatoes, subtly sweet leeks, and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. Baked to perfection, this gratin showcases a lovely golden-brown crust, a delightful combination of flavors, and a satisfying texture. Let's delve into the details of this culinary journey and discover the secrets behind creating an unforgettable crab gratin that will earn its place as a favorite in your kitchen repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH POTATOES AU GRATIN



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"This creamy mixture of sliced potatoes and spinach makes a pretty side dish," writes Edna Shaffer of Beulah, Michigan. "It may sound like it's labor-intensive, but it's not," she assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups thinly sliced red potatoes (about 7 large potatoes)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring twice. Drain; set potatoes aside. , In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter on high until melted, about 15 seconds. Add onion. Microwave, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until tender, stirring once. , Whisk in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring every minute, or until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese and salt. Pour over potatoes. Add spinach and pimientos; mix well. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPINACH AND LEEK GRATIN WITH ROQUEFORT CRUMB TOPPING



Spinach and Leek Gratin with Roquefort Crumb Topping image

Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Blue Cheese     Leek     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 1/2 tablespoons horseradish Dijon mustard, divided
2 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs from crustless French bread
1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (generous 4 ounces)
3 9-ounce bags spinach leaves
1 8-ounce leek, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 3 cups)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in 2 tablespoons mustard, then breadcrumbs. Sauté until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes. Cool briefly. Mix in cheese.
  • Toss 1 1/2 bags spinach in large nonstick pot over high heat until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to sieve set over bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach. Press on spinach to drain.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add leek; sauté 4 minutes. Add cream, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, and spinach. Toss until thick and blended, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 7x11-inch baking dish. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until bubbling, about 10 minutes.

POTATO LEEK GRATIN



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Layer thinly sliced potatoes in a gratin dish, and then take your time sautéing the leeks, letting them turn a little golden and crisp around the edges, which brings out their sweetness. Add the leeks to the potatoes, and using the same pan in which you cooked the leeks, scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan with a mix of cream, garlic, thyme and nutmeg, pouring that over the potatoes and leeks.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for greasing the pan
2 large leeks, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 thyme sprigs
1 cup heavy cream
1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3/4 cup Gruyère, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart gratin dish. Wash the leeks to remove any grit and slice thinly crosswise.
  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into rounds, 1/8-inch thick. Toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer the rounds in the gratin dish.
  • Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, remaining salt and pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard thyme and scatter the leeks over the potatoes.
  • Add cream, garlic and bay leaf to the skillet, scraping up browned bits of leeks from the bottom of the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg.
  • Pour the cream over the leeks and potatoes and top with the Gruyère. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, uncover and bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTATO & LEEK GRATIN



Potato & leek gratin image

A creamy supper dish that's cooked in one pot, and is easily made vegetarian

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

125ml stock (made with a cube - whatever you've got)
carton double cream
150ml milk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 bay leaf
a knob of butter, for greasing
800g potato, peeled and thinly sliced
2 leeks, washed and thinly sliced
175g sliced ham, chopped (optional)
85g cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Pour the stock, cream and milk into a small saucepan, add the garlic and bay leaf and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let the flavours infuse while you get on with the rest of the dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4/fan 160C. Butter a 2 litre gratin dish well. Mix the potatoes, leeks and ham (if using) together in the dish, and spread out in an even layer. Pour over the stock mixture and tuck the bay leaf in the middle. Season and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Stand the dish on a baking tray to catch any spills. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Test the potatoes with a knife - they should be just beginning to soften. Remove the foil and bake for another 35-45 minutes, spooning some of the stock mixture over every now and again until the potatoes are tender. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.95 milligram of sodium

POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN



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Leeks, a fiber-filled root vegetable from the onion family, bring a sweet, delicate flavor to this classic potato gratin. Also Try:Breaded Pork Chops with Thyme, Poached Pears with Stilton

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds russet potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Fill a large bowl with water. Peel potatoes and add them to water as you peel, to prevent discoloration.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cream, milk, and nutmeg; cook until bubbles form around the edge. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, slice potatoes 1/8-inch thick. Place in even layers in a large shallow baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Pour leek-cream mixture over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Transfer to oven and bake until potatoes are fork-tender and top is brown and bubbling, about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes before serving.

POTATO, LEEK, AND SPINACH SOUP



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I received a CSA share and made this soup with the beautiful ingredients. It was delicious! Serve hot with some warm crusty bread.

Provided by ShelleyQ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Spinach Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
2 bay leaves
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or to taste
¾ cup half-and-half, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put leeks in a bowl with enough water to cover completely. Soak until you're ready to cook them.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry bacon in hot pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the pot.
  • Drain leeks and shake vigorously to dry. Fry leeks and garlic in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potatoes with the leeks; add bay leaves. Pour the carton of chicken stock over the potatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Scoop about half the potatoes, leeks, and garlic into a food processor bowl with enough liquid to cover; process until pureed. Stir puree, bacon, spinach, and half-and-half into the soup; continue heating until again hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth from the can or half-and-half to achieve your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1171.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CRAB GRATIN WITH POTATOES, LEEKS, AND SPINACH



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Potato     Bake     Crab     Leek     Spinach     Kosher

Yield serves 8 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/4 cup olive oil
3 small leeks (white part only), sliced crosswise and rinsed
8 ounces fresh or frozen crabmeat, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon white Worcestershire sauce
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
Mornay Sauce
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
2 pounds unpeeled red or Yukon Gold potatoes, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium heat fire (375°F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
  • Heat half of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and sauté the leeks until wilted, about 7 minutes. Blend together with the crabmeat, mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and set aside. Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the spinach until most of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in the tarragon, salt, and white pepper. Remove from the heat, stir in the crab mixture, and set aside.
  • To make the Mornay sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. When it has stopped foaming, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, nutmeg, zest, salt, and pepper. Add the Gruyère and sherry. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from the heat and set over a pot of simmering water.
  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the Gruyère. Coat an 8-cup clay casserole or gratin dish with olive oil. Dust the bottom of the dish with the bread-crumb mixture. Line the dish with one-third of the potatoes, overlapping the slices lengthwise.
  • Blend one-third of the Mornay sauce into crab mixture. Lightly salt and pepper the potatoes in the gratin dish and cover with half of the crab mixture. Add another one-third of the potatoes, then cover with the remaining crab mixture. Layer with the remaining potatoes and then the remaining Mornay sauce. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Top with 1/4 cup Gruyère and bake for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is browned. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

POTATO SPINACH GRATIN



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Since my family loves spinach, I knew this tender potato casserole would be a hit. It accompanies many of our meaty meals.-Nellie Runne, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 pounds medium potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Add the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and nutmeg., In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, 1/3 cup cheese and half of spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cheese., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, milk, cream and remaining salt and pepper until smooth. Pour milk mixture over cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

POTATO SPINACH GRATIN



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Make and share this Potato Spinach Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs small white potatoes, scrubbed and sliced THIN (about 7 cups sliced)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/8-1/4 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a combo of both) or 1 1/2-2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or a combo of both)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 dash hot sauce (or use more or don't use any)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Grease/spray a 13" x 9" baking dish; set aside.
  • Place potato slices in a large bowl; add spinach, onions and garlic; toss well to evenly distribute.
  • In a separate bowl, combine half and half, melted butter, cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley and hot sauce; stir together well; pour this mixture over potato mixture and stir well to evenly combine.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish; cover and bake at 375 for 50-60 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).
  • Uncover and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Serve.

NAVA ATLAS'S SPINACH, LEEK AND POTATO MATZO GRATIN



Nava Atlas's Spinach, Leek and Potato Matzo Gratin image

This closely resembles the layered matzo casseroles, called minas, which are commonly served at Sephardic Seders. Consisting of layered matzos and vegetables, these make great main dishes for the vegans at the Passover table, and a nice side for everyone else.

Provided by Karen Barrow

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 medium potatoes
1 cup raw cashews
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into large chunks
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large or 3 medium leeks, white and palest green parts only, chopped and well rinsed
10 to 12 ounces baby spinach, rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup matzo meal
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 matzos
1/3 cup pine nuts for topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook, bake or microwave the potatoes in their skins until just tender. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Cover the cashews with 1 cup of boiling water in a heatproof bowl and let stand for at least 15 minutes. Drain the cashews, then combine with the avocado and lemon juice in a food processor. Process until smoothly puréed; drizzle enough water through the feed tube while the processor is running to give the mixture a thick, creamy texture.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the leeks and sauté over medium-low heat until golden. Add the spinach in batches, covering and cooking until wilted to make room for all of it. Stir in the cashew cream, dill and matzo meal. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Break each matzo in half, and place in a shallow container. Cover with room-temperature water in a shallow container until slightly pliable (don't let them get mushy), about 2 minutes; drain. Lightly oil a 9- by 13-inch casserole dish.
  • Layer the casserole as follows: line the bottom with a layer of matzos, using two matzos per layer. Follow with a layer of potato slices, half of the spinach mixture, and another layer of matzos. Repeat, ending with a layer of matzo.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden with spots of brown. Let stand for 10 minutes, then cut into squares to serve. If you will be topping with pine nuts, sprinkle them over the top about 10 minutes or so before the gratin is done, to allow them to get lightly toasted.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SPINACH AND LUMP CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



Spinach and Lump Crabmeat Au Gratin image

Our local newspaper holds a cooking contest once a year and the publishes all of the recipes submitted. This dish was voted the "Grand Champion".

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Crab

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup butter
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Microwave spinach according to package directions.
  • Drain liquid and set aside.
  • Melt butter in medium skillet.
  • Add crab meat and saute for 3 minutes on medium heat being careful not to break up crab meat too much.
  • Remove crab meat, leaving liquid in skillet.
  • In same skillet, stir in flour and cook on low heat until well blended.
  • Add Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese, stirring on low heat until completely melted.
  • Add Half and Half and seasonings, stirring continuously on medium heat until mixture begins to boil.
  • Remove from heat immediately.
  • Add spinach and crab meat and carefully fold into sauce.
  • Pour into a 9x9 shallow casserole dish or 6 individual ramekins.
  • Sprinikle shredded cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes or until is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 162.7, Sodium 1101.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 30.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh seafood, vegetables, and herbs will make a big difference.
  • Don't overcook the crab. It should be cooked just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Grate the potatoes finely so that they will cook evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven to make the gratin. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the gratin from burning.
  • Bake the gratin until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve the gratin immediately with a green salad or steamed vegetables.

Conclusion:

Crab gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender crab, and flavorful vegetables, crab gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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