POTATOES WITH LEEKS AND GRUYERE

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

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp butter
1 lb leeks, thinly sliced
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 12 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c whole milk
3 large eggs
2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
3 c gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  • 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
  • 3. Blend cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg in processor.
  • 4. Add milk and eggs. Process just until blended.
  • 5. Transfer to bowl with leeks. Add potatoes and Gruyere. Stir to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • 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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