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Easy Leek and Potato Gratin

Tender potatoes, melted leeks, cream cheese and herbs prepared mostly on the stove top so the time to the table is fast.
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Total Time45 Mins
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time35 Mins
ServingsServes 12
Potato Type: Yellow
Cuisine: American
Prep Method: Boiled

Dish

Side DishMain Dish

Prep Time

10 Mins

Cook Time

35 Mins

Serving

Serves 12

Description

Tender potatoes, melted leeks, cream cheese and herbs prepared mostly on the stove top so the time to the table is fast.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cups (1kg) Leeks, washed, chopped ¼ inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) Kosher Salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons (4g) Ground White Pepper
  • 1/3 cup (45g) All Purpose Flour
  • 5 cups (1200ml) Vegetable Stock or Vegetable Broth
  • 6 cups (840g) Yellow Potatoes, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup (240ml) Fat-Free Half & Half
  • 2 tablespoons (3g) Fresh Thyme, chopped (Dried Thyme can be subbed but only use ½ tablespoon)
  • 8 ounces (227g) Low Fat Cream Cheese
  • 8 ounces (227g) Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella

Preparation

  1. Gather and scale all ingredients.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and begin to cook the leeks. Season the leeks with salt and continue to cook, stirring often, cook the leeks until they begin to become translucent and wilt in size.
  3. Add the white pepper and the flour and stir. While stirring, gradually add in the vegetable stock, and continue stirring until slightly thick. Add the potatoes and the half and half and allow the mixture to come to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  4. Add the thyme and cook until the potatoes are tender (about 20-25 minutes).
  5. Mix in the cream cheese and remove from the heat.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and turn the broiler on your oven on.
  7. Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with the shredded mozzarella and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
  9. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories

250

Fat

8g

Sodium

840mg

Cholesterol

15mg

Vitamin C

22mg

Carbohydrates

36g

Fiber

2g

Protein

11g

Potassium

286mg

Sugar

8g

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