Re: It's That Time Of The Year Again.......
LEEK AND POTATO GRATIN
MAKES 12 ACCOMPANIMENT SERVINGS
1 ½ lb. leeks
2 T. butter or margarine
3 lb. baking potatoes, peeled, sliced very thinly
1 ¼ t. salt
½ t. pepper
1 c. heavy cream
½ c. chicken stock
2 cloves garlic, minced finely
1 bay leaf
½ t. nutmeg
½ c. Parmesan
Preheat oven to 400* F. Grease 13 X 9-inch pan. Discard tough outer leaves from leeks; slice very thin (about 5 ½ c.) Clean well. Melt margarine; add leeks and cook 5 minutes or just until softened. Toss in large bowl with salt and pepper; add potatoes. Spread in prepared pan. Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cream, broth, garlic, bay leaf and nutmeg; heat to boiling over high heat. Discard garlic and bay leaf. Pour over mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes, until top is golden and potatoes are fork-tender.
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