Potato & Leek Bake
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
5 tbsp. butter, divided2 lg. leeks, sliced2 tbsp. minced garlic2 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled (about 4 medium)1 c. heavy cream1 c. milk3 eggs2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper3 slices day-old dense white bread2 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375F. Generously grease shallow 10 cup baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. 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.
Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/16 inch slices. Layer half the potato slices and top with half the leek mixture. Repeat layers. Whisk cream, milk, eggs, salt and pepper in medium bowl until well blended; pour over vegetables in the baking dish.
To prepare bread crumbs, cut bread slices into 1 inch pieces and place in food processor; process until fine crumbs form. Measure 3/4 cup crumbs; place in a small bowl and mix with Parmesan cheese. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and add to crumb mixture; stir. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over vegetables.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELTIC_WITCH.
Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/16 inch slices. Layer half the potato slices and top with half the leek mixture. Repeat layers. Whisk cream, milk, eggs, salt and pepper in medium bowl until well blended; pour over vegetables in the baking dish.
To prepare bread crumbs, cut bread slices into 1 inch pieces and place in food processor; process until fine crumbs form. Measure 3/4 cup crumbs; place in a small bowl and mix with Parmesan cheese. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and add to crumb mixture; stir. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over vegetables.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELTIC_WITCH.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 338.8
- Total Fat: 21.3 g
- Cholesterol: 142.3 mg
- Sodium: 158.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
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