Indulge in the comforting goodness of Leek and Potato Au Gratin, a classic French dish that combines tender leeks, creamy potatoes, and a luscious cheese sauce. This hearty casserole is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy meal with loved ones.
This recipe features two variations to cater to different preferences. The Classic Leek and Potato Au Gratin is a timeless rendition that showcases the natural flavors of the ingredients. For those who crave a more decadent experience, the Bacon and Gruyère Leek and Potato Au Gratin adds smoky bacon and nutty Gruyère cheese to the mix, creating a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to impress.
Both variations share a common foundation of thinly sliced leeks, which are gently sautéed until softened and infused with a hint of sweetness. The potatoes, sliced thinly as well, contribute a comforting heartiness to the dish. The key to a velvety smooth sauce lies in using a combination of milk, cream, and butter, which are thickened with a roux made from flour and butter. This sauce is then poured over the leeks and potatoes, creating a luscious blanket of creamy goodness.
A generous sprinkling of cheese adds a golden-brown crust and a delightful cheesy flavor to the gratin. The Classic Leek and Potato Au Gratin features a blend of Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses, while the Bacon and Gruyère Leek and Potato Au Gratin uses a combination of Gruyère and bacon bits for an extra layer of savory richness.
Baked in the oven until bubbly and golden, Leek and Potato Au Gratin is a dish that exudes warmth and comfort. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity or the indulgent decadence, this versatile dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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 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
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.
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 & 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
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.
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:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful leeks, potatoes, and cheese are essential for making a delicious leek and potato au gratin. Opt for organic, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
- Wash the leeks thoroughly: Leeks can be quite dirty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before using them. Trim off the root ends and any wilted or bruised leaves, then rinse the leeks under cold water. You can also soak them in a bowl of water for a few minutes to help remove any dirt or grit.
- Slice the leeks thinly: Thinly slicing the leeks will help them cook evenly and will also make them more tender. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline to slice the leeks.
- Cook the leeks until softened: Before adding the leeks to the au gratin dish, cook them in a little butter or oil until they are softened and translucent. This will help to bring out their flavor and will also help to prevent them from becoming tough.
- Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your leek and potato au gratin. Choose a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as Gruyère, cheddar, or Parmesan.
- Don't overcook the au gratin: Leek and potato au gratin is best when it is cooked until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. However, if you overcook it, the potatoes will become mushy and the cheese will become tough.
Conclusion:
Leek and potato au gratin is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender potatoes, and flavorful leeks, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give leek and potato au gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!
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