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Potato and Leek Gratin
This cheesy potato and leek gratin is comforting, filling, and way better than store-bought! Tender layers of potatoes and savory leeks baked to perfection.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted
- 2 leeks washed well then thinly sliced white and light green parts only
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes thinly sliced
- ½ cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉ and grease your baking dish with butter, then set aside.
- Cook the sliced leeks and minced garlic in the butter on the stove for 5 or so minutes, until tender and golden
- Add about half of all of the sliced potatoes, sauteed leeks and garlic, salt, black pepper, and the cheeses to your baking dish in layers in the order just listed.
- Then add the rest of those same ingredients in the same order in layers.
- Pour the heavy cream and milk evenly over top making sure all parts are covered completely.
- Finally, add the bay leaf and fresh sprigs on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes
- Then broil for 3-5 minutes on high if desired, then serve.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
802mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1406IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1406IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.