Leek and Gruyere Scalloped PotatoesLeek and Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

Leek and Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

These cheesy potatoes are perfect for a holiday dinner, spring brunch, or as a Sunday supper side dish!
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Recipe: Leek & Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
Leek and Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time65 Minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ – 2 pounds yellow potatoes, sliced into approximately ⅛-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced
8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
Chives, for topping
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add leeks, season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Spread ½ of the potato slices on bottom of a greased 9×13 pan.
  5. Top with ½ of the leeks and ½ of the shredded cheese.
  6. Repeat with remaining potatoes, leeks and cheese.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together cream, milk, nutmeg and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  8. Pour over potatoes.
  9. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  11. Remove foil, increase oven temperature to 425 F, and bake another 15 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
  12. Serve topped with chives. Enjoy!
15 minutes
Prep Time
65 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add leeks, season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Spread ½ of the potato slices on bottom of a greased 9×13 pan.
  5. Top with ½ of the leeks and ½ of the shredded cheese.
  6. Repeat with remaining potatoes, leeks and cheese.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together cream, milk, nutmeg and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  8. Pour over potatoes.
  9. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  11. Remove foil, increase oven temperature to 425 F, and bake another 15 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
  12. Serve topped with chives. Enjoy!