With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender vegetables, leek and potato au gratin is a classic dish that is sure to please any palate. Whether you are looking for a comforting side dish or a hearty main course, this French-inspired recipe is the perfect choice. The combination of leeks, potatoes, and cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to become a favorite. So, get ready to indulge in this decadent and delicious treat.
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POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN
A mandoline will slice the potatoes quickly and to the exact same thickness, though a sharp knife will also work. Instead of burying the potatoes and leeks in cream, a drizzle of milk is added to every layer of the gratin; the potatoes get wonderfully crisp and tender, and the cheeses form a melty, golden crust. The result is a rich, rustic potato side with contrasting flavors and textures-a bit of crunch to round out the stuffing, sauces, and mashes on the plate. Reheat leftovers in the oven until crisped and warmed through, and then serve with eggs and a side of fruit for breakfast.
Provided by Jiselle Basile
Time 45m
Yield Serves 10 (serving size: 1 wedge)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine milk, potatoes, and garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup milk mixture.
- Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat; place leek mixture in a bowl. Arrange half of potato slices in a single layer in bottom of skillet or a gratin dish; top evenly with half of leek mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup Gruyère cheese. Repeat layers with remaining half of potatoes, remaining half of leek mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup Gruyère. Drizzle with reserved 1/2 cup milk mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover pan with foil; bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove foil from pan. Turn on broiler (do not remove pan from oven). Broil 5 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle with pepper; cool. Cut into 10 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 312 mg, Sugar 4 g
AU GRATIN POTATOES 'N' LEEKS
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
POTATO LEEK GRATIN
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
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
LEEK AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an oval baking dish. Drain the leeks and rinse.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and thyme, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the leeks are softened and golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into very thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer half of the potatoes in the buttered dish, then layer half of the cooked leeks over the potatoes. Repeat the layers.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add the cream cheese, cream, chicken stock and garlic. Stir together, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Sprinkle with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes so the cheese melts. Pour the cream mixture over the leeks and potatoes and top with the grated cheese.
- Cover with foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese is bubbly and golden, 15 to 20 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
POTATO & LEEK GRATIN
A Weight Watchers recipe for an elegant but easy side dish. Posting it here to save for my Easter menu but thought other chefs might be interested as well. (Core or 2 points)
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the broth in a large saucepan along with the seasonings (1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, garlic chips, salt and pepper).
- Trim off the dark green part of the leek. (Use for another purpose.) Take the white-light green portion and split in half lengthwise. Place that in a water bath and rinse well, changing water as needed in order to remove all dirt and sand from the leek. Once clean, slice the leek into thin half discs. Place into the pot of seasoned broth.
- Peel potatoes and slice very thin by hand or by using a mandoline or food processor. Slices should be less than 1/4 inch thick. Place potatoes in the saucepan.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat contents of the saucepan to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce flame to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tooth tender - you can bite'em but they still have some resistance - about 5 minutes.
- Place the contents of the saucepan into 6 individual gratin dishes, ramekins or custard cups. Press down to level the tops. (should your mixture only partially fill the dishes, add a mixture of water and additional broth so that the tops of the contents is within a half inch of the lip of the dish.) Garnish with the remaining thyme.
- Set the dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Check for potatoes for doneness. Apply a *very* quick application of cooking spray to the tops to aide crispness. Cook an additional 10 minutes or until the potatoes are done and the tops are a crispy golden brown.
- For Vegetarian do not use the Chicken Broth option.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 131.6, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.3
POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN
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
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.
CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN
Cutting leeks into large pieces (they almost dissolve when thinly sliced) gives them a presence equal to disks of potato, while cooking the vegetables separately-the leeks are braised in butter, the spuds are simmered in milk and cream-preserves their distinct flavors. The glorious results will supply the homiest meatloaf supper with pizzazz.
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Holiday 2018 Christmas Christmas Eve Thanksgiving Entertaining Winter Side Casserole/Gratin Potato Leek Milk/Cream Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Generously butter a 3-qt shallow baking dish. Cut a round of parchment paper to fit just inside a 12-inch heavy skillet, then set parchment aside.
- Halve leeks lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces (you should have about 8 cups). Wash leeks.
- Cook leeks in butter with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, covered with parchment round, in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel potatoes and slice crosswise 1/16 inch thick with slicer. Transfer to a large heavy pot with cream, milk, thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally (liquid will thicken). Stir in leeks, then transfer to baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Do Ahead
- Gratin can be baked 2 days ahead and chilled. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, then reheat, covered, in a 350°F oven until hot, about 30 minutes.
POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN WITH CUMIN
This is a main dish gratin that will make a nice vegetarian meal with a salad and/or green vegetable served alongside. The cumin contributes a Mediterranean flavor to the dish.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 2h
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Rub the inside of a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with the cut side of the garlic clove. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the leeks. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and stir in the crushed cumin seeds. Stir together for half a minute and remove from the heat.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Add the leeks mixture and half the cheese, and toss together. Arrange in the baking dish in an even layer. Pour in the milk. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
- Bake the gratin for 45 minutes, checking after 30 minutes and pressing the potatoes down into the milk with the back of a spoon. Remove from the oven and gently press the potatoes down into the liquid, using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for another 30 to 45 minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 593 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
POTATO & LEEK GRATIN
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
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
LEEKS AND POTATOES AU GRATIN
Comfort food from the Deep South. This recipe derives from the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook leeks in boiling water; boil and slice potatoes.
- Drain both very well.
- Arrange the vegetables in a baking dish and pour the white sauce over them.
- Add the cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings; bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 286.9, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 8, Sugar 10.4, Protein 10.4
POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 F. Clean and chop the leeks: Cut off the root ends and dark green leaves, slice the white and light green part in half lengthwise, chop, put in a colander, and rinse clean with cool water. Rinse thoroughly, since grit and dirt tend to hide between the layers of leeks and a gritty gratin is no fun.
- In a medium frying pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and a bit softened (about 3 minutes). Set the leeks aside.
- Rub a 2-quart baking dish or gratin pan with the remaining butter. Set the prepared pan aside.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch slices (even is more important than thin-if you have a kitchen mandoline , this is a good time to use it, but a sharp knife and a steady hand can also do the job). Cover the bottom of the dish with 1/4 of the potato slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread 1/2 of the cooked leeks on the potatoes. Layer another 1/4 of the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat the potato, leek, potato, cheese layers, sprinkling with salt and pepper at each potato layer that doesn't get topped with cheese.
- Cover the dish and bake 20 minutes. Uncover the dish and continue baking until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the whole thing is a lovely bubbling brown on top, about 25 more minutes (depending on how fresh the potatoes are, cooking time may take as long as 90 minutes-cover the dish if the potatoes and cheese become too brown). Serve hot. Make ahead note: Since peeled and sliced potatoes turn brown easily and frozen potatoes take on a mealy texture, this dish isn't super easy to make ahead of time. One trick is to par-bake it: bake the dish, covered, for 30 minutes, remove from the oven, let cool, and chill up to two days, then put back into a hot oven and bake covered for 15 minutes then uncovered until nicely browned. Another option is to prep all the ingredients, and then assemble and bake it when you're ready. Chop and clean the leeks, keep covered and chilled up to three days. Peel and slice the potatoes and keep them, in a large bowl covered with water, covered and chilled up to overnight. Drain and pat dry before using. This approach doesn't save tons of time but shifts the type of work that needs to be done when it's time to get dinner on the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 374 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEEK, POTATO, AND MOREL GRATIN
This is a rich, magnificent potato gratin, so enjoy it and don't even think about replacing the heavy cream with anything else or skimping on the amount. A sprinkle of lemon zest at the end gives it a bright pop against the earthy morels.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Bring cream, broth, morels, and green garlic to a simmer.
- Assemble the gratin: Peel potatoes, and cut crosswise into slices slightly thicker than 1/8 inch. Layer potatoes in dish, overlapping slightly. Spread half the leeks over top, and season with salt. Pour half the cream mixture over top. Repeat.
- Cover gratin with foil, and bake 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake until potatoes are tender and golden and most of the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let cool 15 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon zest.
POTATO-LEEK GRATIN
Looking for a hearty meatless casserole dinner? Then try this potato and leek gratin that's ready in 50 minutes - perfect if you love French cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°. Grease 2-quart gratin dish or shallow baking dish.
- Heat milk, garlic, salt and pepper to simmering in 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat; add potatoes and leeks. Cook uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, just until tender.
- Spoon potato mixture into gratin dish. Mix sour cream and mustard; spoon over potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edge and golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg
ARTICHOKE, LEEK, AND POTATO GRATIN
Provided by Tracey Seaman
Categories Food Processor Cheese Dairy Potato Vegetable Side Bake Easter Casserole/Gratin Artichoke Leek Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish.
- In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, combine leeks, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2/3 cup water. Cover, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, transfer leeks to medium bowl, and let cool.
- Using food processor slicing disk or mandoline, thinly slice potatoes, then transfer to large bowl and add cold water to cover. Stir with hands to rinse, drain well, and repeat. Layer potatoes between paper towels and pat dry.
- Add Swiss cheese, artichokes, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt to leeks and toss well.
- Layer 1/3 of potatoes in bottom of prepared dish, overlapping slightly. Evenly spoon 1/2 of leek-cheese mixture over top. Top with second layer of potatoes, then remaining leek-cheese mixture, then final layer of potatoes. Slowly pour half-and-half over top. Cover snugly with foil.
- Bake 40 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top, and bake until top is golden and potatoes are easily pierced with small knife, about 20 minutes more. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: A good variety of potato for leek and potato au gratin is one that holds its shape well when cooked, such as a Yukon Gold or a Russet potato.
- Slice the potatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give the dish a rich, flavorful taste.
- Don't overcook the leeks: Leeks only need to be cooked until they are softened, otherwise they will become mushy.
- Season the dish well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices for seasoning leek and potato au gratin.
- Bake the dish until golden brown: This will give the dish a crispy top and a creamy interior.
- Let the dish cool slightly before serving: This will help it set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Leek and potato au gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. It is also relatively easy to make, making it a great choice for busy home cooks. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying dish to serve, give leek and potato au gratin a try.
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