potatoes with leeks and gruyere

9 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Oct 31, 2015

We love this side dish. It's delicious, easy and can be made ahead. It always gets great complements.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound leeks, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 3 cups gruyere cheese, grated

How To Make potatoes with leeks and gruyere

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  • Step 2
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Step 3
    Blend cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg in processor.
  • Step 4
    Add milk and eggs. Process just until blended.
  • Step 5
    Transfer to bowl with leeks. Add potatoes and Gruyere. Stir to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Step 6
    Bake potatoes until cooked through and top is brown, about 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm, covered, in 350°F. oven, about 25 minutes.)

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Culture: Italian
Category: Potatoes
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Potatoes

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