DECADENT SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH LEEKS & CREAM

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Categories     Potato     Bake     Dinner

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c. unsalted butter
4 c. sliced leeks (white and pale green parts)
Salt & Pepper
1 T. butter
2 c. Whipping cream
3 lg. cloves of garlic, minced
4lbs. Russet potatoes
2 c. grated white cheddar or gruyere cheese (8 oz.)
1/3 - 1/2 c. fresh grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 c. butter in heavy large skillet over med. high heat. Add leeks & stir to coat. Reduce heat to med. low. Cover & cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 mins. Uncover & cook until liquid is almost all absorbed, about 3 mins. Season with salt & pepper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub 9x13 pan with 1 T. butter. Mix cream & garlic in a small bowl. Arrange layer of potatoes in dish. Season with salt & pepper. Cover with leeks. Sprinkle with 1/2 of white cheese. Ladle 1/2 of cream over. Repeat layering with postatoes, cheese & cream. Sprinkle with parmesan. Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover & refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour before baking. Bake until potatoes are tender and top is deep golden brown, about 1 hour & 15 mins. Let stand 15 mins. before serving.

Alicia Thurmond
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I added some chopped bacon to this recipe and it was delicious!


Yuni Tamang
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Hamza Akram
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Rachel Hensley
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves scalloped potatoes.


Adrienne Jenkins
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The potatoes were delicious.


kabir idris
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The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Debbie Mungal
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I loved the flavor of the leeks in this recipe. It was a nice change from traditional scalloped potatoes.


Sakyi Kwabena
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This recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out great! I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Pugtato
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The potatoes were creamy and flavorful and the leeks added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Camila Mendoza
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best scalloped potatoes he had ever had. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


quinn Osullivan
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I'm a big fan of scalloped potatoes and I was looking for a new recipe to try. This recipe was delicious! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Vasil Senkollaro
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I'm a vegetarian and I was looking for a creamy potato dish that didn't have meat. This recipe was perfect! The potatoes were creamy and flavorful and the leeks added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Maher El Gamil
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy potatoes and the leeks added a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future potlucks.


Galina Kopraleva
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Itzel Huerta
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks were not overpowering and they added a nice flavor to the potatoes. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sawa Sawa
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The leeks added a delicious depth of flavor to the potatoes. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


kitt
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My family loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.