Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks

Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks photo
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Take Home ChefTake Home Chef Probkevitz

ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (smart balance)
  • 2 leeks, trimmed, thinly sliced, and rinsed well (about 1 cup)
  • 6 russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz shredded cheese (about 3 cups)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-cup baking dish. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.

  • 2

    Arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in dish, slightly overlapping slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, half of the nutmeg and pepper, followed by 1/2 of the leeks and 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat. Then top with remaining potatoes in a spiral. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Combine cream and stock. Pour over cheese and potatoes. Cover with parchment paper and foil. (Can be refrigerated overnight)

  • 3

    Bake for 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 425, uncover, and cook until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 15-30 minutes before serving.

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