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Potato Leek and Bacon au Gratin

Potatoes, leeks, and bacon combine with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce for this holiday worthy side dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 535 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lices cooked crumbled bacon
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 cup cleaned sliced leeks
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 7.5 ounces Cheddar cheese blend
  • 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium high heat. Add the leeks and saute for 5-6 minutes or until wilted but not browned. Remove leeks from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and pepper and whisk together until smooth. Cook for one minute. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 1/2 cups of Sargento® Chef Blends™ 4 State Cheddar® stirring until cheese is melted. Reserve the remaining cheese for the topping. Add the sliced potatoes, leeks, and bacon. Stir until thoroughly mixed being careful not to break the potato slices.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the remaining cheese with the bread crumbs. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the top with the bread crumbs and cheese mixture. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 837mg (35%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 837mg 35%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.