SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH LEEKS AND CREAM

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This recipe has gotten rave reviews each time I have made it over the years. Only use the white and pale green parts of the leeks.

Provided by Miss V

Categories     Potato

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
2 lbs sliced leeks
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups whipping cream
3 garlic cloves
4 lbs yukon gold potatoes
2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced leaks and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Cover and cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Uncover and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  • rub 9x13 inch baking dish with 1 Tablespoon butter.
  • Mix cream and garlic in small bowl.
  • Arrange half of potatoes in prepared dish. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cover with leeks. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Ladle half of cream mixture over potatoes and leeks. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, cheese (you may use either white cheddar or Gruyere cheese). and cream mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • This can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before baking. Bake until potatoes are tender and top is deep golden brown, about 1 hours and 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

fares draf
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Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender potatoes.


Dawood Ehsan
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party!


Suwaiba Abdullahi Muhammad
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The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.


APENJE ISRAEL EMMANUEL
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The leeks were a great addition to this classic dish.


Adenekan Mayowa
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious dish.


Motiur Mukta
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Delicious! The leeks and cream added a richness and depth of flavor that I've never experienced before. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mike Ignatieff
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikey Tokyo mangi
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The leeks added a nice touch to this classic dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lahori Hu Yaawr
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious dish. The leeks were a great addition and gave the potatoes a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Irene Turrell
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I've made scalloped potatoes many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The leeks and cream add a richness and depth of flavor that I've never experienced before. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


King Innocence Smile
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The leeks added a subtle but flavorful twist to the classic scalloped potatoes. I also loved the creamy sauce. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


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