CHEESY POTATOES AND LEEKS

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Creamed leeks, thyme and sharp cheddar make cheesy potatoes a little bit fancier.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 cups whipping cream
6 large Idaho or russet baking potatoes (about 3 lb)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium leek, rinsed, cut lengthwise in half and thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with softened butter.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Gradually add whipping cream, stirring with whisk until smooth.
  • Peel potatoes; cut into 1/4-inch slices, then cut slices into quarters. Add potatoes, garlic and leek to cream mixture, stirring to coat. Spoon potato mixture into baking dish.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg

Rasolkhan Ahmadzai
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes and cheese were perfectly cooked and the leeks added a nice subtle flavor.


Tisa Gray
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Sunil Kohar
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The leeks and cheese added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Odain Rumble
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The potatoes and leeks cook quickly and the cheese adds a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonia Malik
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The potatoes were creamy and the leeks added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmudul Hasan Arafat
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The cheese and potatoes were perfectly melted and the leeks added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Glenn Ryan
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, so I substituted them with green onions. It turned out really well!


layla Dowson
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The potatoes took a little longer to cook than the recipe stated, but other than that, this dish was great. I'll definitely make it again.


Sseruuma Daniel
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Portia Dias
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the cheesy potatoes and leeks.


Angel Matthews
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So good! I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great weeknight meal.


Rakesh Mandal
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Yum! This dish was easy to make and so satisfying. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the leeks added a nice subtle flavor. Definitely a keeper!


Aries Green
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These cheesy potatoes and leeks were an absolute delight! The flavors blended perfectly, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.