DECADENT SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH LEEKS & CREAM

DECADENT SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH LEEKS & CREAM image

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c. unsalted butter
4 c. sliced leeks (white and pale green parts)
Salt & Pepper
1 T. butter
2 c. Whipping cream
3 lg. cloves of garlic, minced
4lbs. Russet potatoes
2 c. grated white cheddar or gruyere cheese (8 oz.)
1/3 - 1/2 c. fresh grated parmesan

Steps:

Melt 1/4 c. butter in heavy large skillet over med. high heat. Add leeks & stir to coat. Reduce heat to med. low. Cover & cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 mins. Uncover & cook until liquid is almost all absorbed, about 3 mins. Season with salt & pepper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub 9x13 pan with 1 T. butter. Mix cream & garlic in a small bowl. Arrange layer of potatoes in dish. Season with salt & pepper. Cover with leeks. Sprinkle with 1/2 of white cheese. Ladle 1/2 of cream over. Repeat layering with postatoes, cheese & cream. Sprinkle with parmesan. Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover & refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour before baking. Bake until potatoes are tender and top is deep golden brown, about 1 hour & 15 mins. Let stand 15 mins. before serving.