Autumn Potato and Leek Gratin Recipe
Need a change from sweet potato casserole? Try this spectacular dish. I experimented with different gratin recipes, then create my own. Yukon Gold, sweet potatoes, leeks, and herbs pair perfectly in this classic, French dish. Your guest will be saying WOW!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch
- thick slices
- 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch
- thick slices
- 2 cups thinly sliced leeks, (about 2)
- 4 cups cream">whipping cream or heavy cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese,(divided)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Place first 9 ingredients in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until cream boils. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, or until ppotatoes are tender. Discard thyme and bay leaf.
- Spoon 1/2 of potatoe mixture into a buttered 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining potato mixture and 3/4 cup cheese.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 238g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 419 | |
| Calories from Fat 254 | 61% |
| Total Fat 28.93g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 17.69g | 71% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium 648mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 31.54g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 3.62g | 2% |
| Protein 10.3g | 16% |
