Potato-Leek Gratin

Name: Potato-Leek Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 lbs leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well, cut into 1/4-inch rings; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; 6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated; 3 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Submitted by KathyP53

"Great side for brunch or supper!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 lbs leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well, cut into 1/4-inch rings
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
³⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

directions

In 12" nonstick oven proof fry pan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add leeks and salt, stirring to coat leeks with butter. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender, about 20 minutes. Add thyme, nutmeg, pepper and cream. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl; let cool. Wipe out pan; grease with 1 tablespoons butter.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In bowl, combine cheeses. Layer one third of potatoes in fry pan. Spread 1/3 of leek mixture on top. Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheeses, then 1 tablespoons chives. Repeat layering 2 more times, reserving 1 tablespoons chives. Cover pan; transfer to oven.
Bake 45 minutes. Remove lid; bake until potatoes are tender and crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Sprinkle 1 tablespoons chives on top. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.