TWICE-COOKED POTATO-AND-LEEK CASSEROLE

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Twice-Cooked Potato-and-Leek Casserole image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 small), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds russet potatoes (about 7 small), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
3/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 leek, white and light-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, washed well, and dried (about 2 cups)
Safflower oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover sweet potatoes and russet potatoes each with 1 inch water in 2 separate medium saucepans. Bring to a boil, salt generously, and boil until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to respective pans.
  • In a bowl, combine milk, cream, and butter. Divide milk mixture between saucepans. Mash potatoes until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly in the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Top with mashed russet potatoes; spread evenly to edges. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine flour and cayenne. Add leeks; toss to coat. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 inches oil over medium-high heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees. Working in batches, add leeks and cook, turning, until crisp and light golden around edges, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt.
  • Sprinkle fried leeks over potatoes; serve.

Lesego Mametja
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I'm not a fan of this recipe. It's too heavy and rich for my taste.


Mandy Govender
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This recipe is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.


Rana Mudassir
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole didn't turn out as expected. The potatoes were undercooked and the cheese sauce was too thick.


MD Nasir uddin Nasir
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This recipe is a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Abiba Alhassan
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.


Golden Ulaya
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Babita Thapa
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold winter night.


Michel Ahumibe
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Felicita Delvalle
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I had some mashed potatoes in the fridge, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Jirny Pantonial
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes and cheese sauce were so good that I didn't even notice the leeks.


TS AMIT YT
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it turned out delicious.


Sk.Saiful Amjad
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The potatoes and leeks were cooked to perfection, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.