POTATO AND LEEK GRATIN

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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

3 pounds russet potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, white part only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated

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.

nthabiseng dails
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This gratin was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about it.


Aashik Raja
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I'm definitely going to be making this gratin again soon.


Leslie Bates
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This gratin was the perfect comfort food. It was cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


Azi Francis
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves potatoes and leeks.


Slati Leman
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Decent Boy Official
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my gratin didn't turn out very well. It was watery and the potatoes were undercooked.


Marlon Tan
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I thought the gratin was a bit bland. It needed more herbs and spices.


Haleema Bibi
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The gratin was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have used less salt next time.


Meghla Meghla
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This was my first time making a gratin, and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Kourtney lachelle Tate
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The leeks were cooked perfectly and they added a nice flavor to the gratin.


Jason Grisdale
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This gratin was so cheesy and gooey. I loved it!


Veronica Mugambi
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I'm always looking for new potato recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a keeper!


Nontobeko Mbali
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great side dish for a special occasion.


mdsarif howlader
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out well.


Syed Ansar Abbas
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The gratin was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter sauce.


fishface animation s
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I thought the dish was a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


joanita Wasswa
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it.


Jyniese Bryant
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I'm not usually a fan of potato dishes, but this gratin changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was divine.


Blxck Spirit
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This potato and leek gratin was an absolute delight! The creamy sauce perfectly complemented the tender potatoes and leeks, and the cheesy topping added a golden-brown crust that was simply irresistible.


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