POTATOES WITH LEEKS AND GRUYERE

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We love this side dish. It's delicious, easy and can be made ahead. Always gets great comments. From Bon Appetit. ZWT West region (Idaho potatoes).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Blend cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg in processor. Add milk and eggs. Process just until blended. Transfer to bowl with leeks. Add potatoes and Gruyère. Stir to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • 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.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 104.2, Sodium 497.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 13.5

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