Potato leek skillet is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of tender potatoes, leeks, and bacon is simply irresistible. This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
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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
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 SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Buttery, creamy, and made oh-so fragrant with the help of thyme and chives, this potato leek soup is the perfect companion to any cold weather dinner. Serve with a bit of hot sauce for an extra kick and a sprinkling of croutons for added crunch.
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter on medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped leeks and stir until coated with butter.
- Cover the pot and lower heat, cook for around 10 minutes until the leeks have softened.
- Increase to medium-high. Add garlic, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then add vegetable broth, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cover pot with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and easily speared by a fork.
- Uncover and remove thyme and bay leaf.
- Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in chives and hot sauce (optional).
- Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams
SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH LEEKS
Scalloped potatoes with sautéed leeks can be assembled a day in advance in a casserole that travels from refrigerator to oven to table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-cup baking dish. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in dish, slightly overlapping slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the salt, 1/2 of the nutmeg, and pepper, followed by 1/2 of the leeks and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat. Top with remaining potatoes in a spiral. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Combine cream and stock. Pour over cheese and potatoes. Cover with parchment and foil. (Mixture can be refrigerated overnight.)
- Bake for 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 425 degrees, uncover, and cook until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
POTATO LEEK SKILLET
Before sampling this recipe from a neighbor, I never had eaten leeks. I've since fallen in love with their mellow, slightly sweet flavor. This is a nice brunch dish.-Sharon Boyajian, Linden, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, leeks, water, oil, salt, pepper and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
GIANT POTATO AND LEEK ROSTI
Rvsti, a big potato pancake, is a specialty of Switzerland. This is a great side dish for roast goose, as it uses some of the copious amounts of tasty goose fat that the bird gives off. The pancake turns out crispy and golden brown with a surprise filling of tender leeks. It can bake in the oven while the goose rests before carving. Try it for brunch with a dollop of sour cream, poached eggs and slices of bacon or ham.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 25 to 35 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In a very large (12-inch) nonstick skillet (if the skillet handle isn't heatproof, wrap it in a double thickness of aluminum foil), heat the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until tender, stirring often, about 4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the salt and pepper. Season the leeks with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt-and-pepper mixture. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. (The leeks can be prepared up to 1 day ahead, cooled, covered and refrigerated.)
- Peel the potatoes and shred on the largest holds of a box grater. In the skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the goose fat over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Spread half of the potatoes in the skillet in a layer. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt-and-pepper mixture. Spread with the leeks, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Top with the remaining potatoes, and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Cook until the edges of the pancake are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Hold a flat round skillet top, plate, or pizza pan on top of the skillet. Inver the skillet and the skillet top together so the pancake falls, upside down, onto the skillet top. (If this seems too heavy to handle, slide the pancake carefully out of the skillet onto a plate. Place a second plate on top and invert.) Return the skillet to the stove and heat the remaining tablespoons goose fat until very hot. Slide the pancake back into the skillet, browned side up. Cook until the underside is browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the pancake as before, and bake it until crisp, about 10 more minutes.
- Transfer to a warm round platter and sprinkle with the chives, if desired. Serve hot, cut into wedges.
POTATO AND LEEK FRITTATA
I love frittatas cause they can be made several hours in advance and served later in the day, at room temperature - when I think they taste best.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Steam potatoes, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Let cool until they can be handled.
- Peel and cut crosswise into thin slices.
- In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, cook the leek in the butter over moderately-low heat, stirring, for 12-15 minutes, or until very soft.
- Season to taste.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, ½ cup parmesan, ½ cup gruyere, chives, parsley and season to taste.
- Whisk until combined well.
- Stir in leek and potatoes.
- In the cleaned skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
- Pour in egg mixture, distributing potatoes evenly, and cook, without stirring, for 10-12 minutes, or until edge is set but center is slightly soft.
- Put a plate, larger than the skillet, over the skillet and 'flip' frittata onto it. Gently slilde frittata back into skillet, now browned-side-up and continue cooking until other side has set, about 4 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 399.4, Sodium 350, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 21.5
STEAK, POTATO, AND LEEK PIES
Provided by Lindsay McDougal
Categories Beef Onion Potato Bake Sauté Lunch Leek Winter Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add steaks to skillet and cook until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to plate. Cut steaks into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add potatoes, leeks, and dry mustard. Stir 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Return beef and any accumulated juices to skillet. Add steak sauce and sauté 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Mix in green onions. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold crusts on work surface. Cut each crust into 2 pieces along center fold. Brush dough with egg. Place 1/2 cup filling on half of each piece. Fold plain dough over filling; seal edges. Brush pies with more egg; arrange on 2 baking sheets.
- Bake pies 15 minutes. Reverse sheets. Bake until crust is golden and filling is heated through, about 10 minutes.
CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP
This no-drain, fast, and yummy recipe for potato leek soup is creamy and resembles baked potato soup in its texture and cheesy goodness, but sneaks in some leeks. Serve hot, topped with green onion, bacon bits, and/or shredded Cheddar to your liking. Using the butter or yellow potatoes makes a difference in this recipe.
Provided by Jayna Cox
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion and leeks until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover by about 1 inch; add onion and leeks. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and mash potato mixture in the water, leaving some potatoes in chunks.
- Stir cheese food into potato mixture until smooth; add potato flakes. Stir mixture until soup reaches desired consistency; season with salt and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 138.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
LAMB AND POTATO SKILLET
Feeling like a quick Irish adventure? You'll have one with this simple supper dish that combines ground lamb, leek, dill and potatoes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 28m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook lamb, leek and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lamb is brown; drain.
- Stir remaining ingredients except tomatoes into lamb mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaf. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg
BROILED SKILLET CHICKEN WITH LEEKS, POTATOES, AND SPINACH
Broiling chicken in a skillet atop leeks and potatoes infuses the vegetables with deep flavor as the chicken fat renders. The quick-cooking method and proximity of the skillet to the broiler also ensures a juicy, flavorful bird with ultra-crisp skin for a tasty dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler with rack 8 inches from heating element. Combine leeks, potatoes, broth, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil, stirring once halfway through, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rub chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with coriander, salt, and pepper, then place, skin-side down, atop leeks and potatoes. Broil 8 minutes. Flip chicken; scatter lemon wedges around it. Broil until a thermometer inserted into thickest parts of thighs (avoiding bones) registers 165 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes more. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Stir spinach into leek-potato mixture until wilted. Serve chicken with vegetables, lemon wedges, and pan juices.
POTATO LEEK SKILLET
Before sampling this recipe from a neighbor, I never had eaten leeks. I've since fallen in love with their mellow, slightly sweet flavor. This is a nice brunch dish.-Sharon Boyajian, Linden, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, leeks, water, oil, salt, pepper and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP
My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. -Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes are best for this dish, as they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
- Slice the potatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the potatoes in batches if necessary, to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Season the potatoes well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
- Cook the potatoes until they are tender and browned: This will take about 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the slices.
- Add the leeks and cook until softened: Leeks add a delicious savory flavor to the dish.
- Stir in the cream and cheese: This will create a creamy and flavorful sauce.
- Serve immediately: Potato leek skillet is best served hot, garnished with fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
Conclusion:
Potato leek skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The combination of potatoes, leeks, cream, and cheese makes for a delicious and satisfying dish. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and simple ingredients, potato leek skillet is sure to become a family favorite.
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