Potato and Leek Al Forno

Submitted by Terese

"A great side dish, works really well with stews and casseroles."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 400 g leeks, trimmed,halved and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• 1 kg potato
• 350 g mascarpone cheese
• 250 ml vegetable stock

directions

1. Thinly slice the potatoes with a mandolin or very sharp knife (they must be thin or they will not cook through evenly).
2. Preheat the oven to 180oC (350oF).
3. Heat the butter or oil in a saucepan and cook the leeks over a low heat for about 10 minutes, or until soft.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the garlic and herbs and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Grease a shallow, 3 litre (12 cup) capacity gratin dish with butter or oil.
7. Arrange a layer of potatoes in the base of the dish and season with salt and pepper.
8. Scatter with one-third of the leeks and a few dollops of mascarpone.
9. Continue in the same way to make two more layers, finishing with a layer of potatoes, then top with mascarpone.
10. Pour the stock over the top and cover with foil.
11. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour, removing the foil for the last 15 minutes to brown the top.