Potato & Leek Gratin
This Potato & Leek Gratin dish contains a golden crisp crust with tender, cheesy potatoes, the combinations of textures and flavors is an awesome balance. Serve with eggs and a side of fruit for breakfast or as a side for dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Details
Servings 10
Adapted from cookinglight.com
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine milk, potatoes, and garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are virtually tender. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup milk mixture.
Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring from time to time. Remove pan from heat; place leek mixture in a bowl.
Arrange half of potato slices in a single layer in bottom of skillet or a gratin dish; top evenly with half of leek mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup Gruyère cheese. Repeat layers with remaining half of potatoes, remaining half of leek mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup Gruyère. Drizzle with reserved 1/2 cup milk mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan.
Cover pan with foil; bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove foil from pan. Turn on broiler (don’t remove pan from oven). Broil 5 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle with pepper; cool. Cut into 10 wedges.