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Potatoes and Leeks au Gratin (recipes)


Potatoes and Leeks au Gratin

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:



5tablespoons butter, divided

2large leeks, sliced

2tablespoons minced garlic

2pounds baking potatoes, peeled (about 4 medium)

1cup whipping cream

1cup milk

3eggs

2teaspoons salt

1/4teaspoon white pepper

2to 3 slices dense day-old white bread, such as French or Italian

2ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh herbs for garnish









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter shallow oval 10-cup baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.2.Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until leeks are softened. Remove from heat; set aside.3.Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/16-inch-thick slices. Layer half of potato slices in prepared baking dish. Top with half of leek mixture. Repeat layers with remaining potato slices and leek mixture. Whisk cream, milk, eggs, salt and white pepper in medium bowl until well blended; pour evenly over leek mixture.4.To prepare bread crumbs, tear bread slices into 1-inch pieces and place in food processor or blender; process until fine crumbs form. Measure 3/4 cup crumbs; place in small bowl. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add to crumb mixture; stir. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over vegetables in baking dish.5.Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired.