Leek, Potato, and Bacon Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 leeks, white and light green (about 6 oz)
6 slices smoked bacon
1 tbsp unsalted butter, plus for brushing the pan
3 tsp kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 medium red potatoes, diced (about 8 oz or 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
6 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
6 oz jarlsberg cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated

Directions:

Preheat the oven 325 degrees F.
Butter an 8-by-8-inch square glass casserole dish. Halve the leeks lengthwise, and then cut them crosswise into half circles (There should be about 1 3/4 cups.). Put the cut leeks in the basket of a salad spinner, or a colander set in a bowl, and fill with water. Swish the leeks around to flush out any grit. Lift the basket from water-don't pour the water off or you will pour any grit right back over the leeks.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings, add the butter and leeks, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a small saucepan with the garlic, thyme, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and water, to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then drain. Discard the thyme and garlic and add potatoes to the leeks.
In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and half-and-half, then stir in the leek mixture, 1 cup of the cheese, the bacon, and nutmeg. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, cover with foil and bake until just set but still moist, about 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Position a rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler. Scatter the remaining 1 cup cheese over the casserole and broil until the cheese browns, about 3 minutes. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Unmold or serve from baking dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	646.94 Kcal (2709 kJ)
Calories from fat	454.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.51g	78%
Cholesterol	378.12mg	126%
Sodium	2304.58mg	96%
Potassium	646.99mg	14%
Total Carbs	20.46g	7%
Sugars	2.36g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	8%
Protein	30.69g	61%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	3mg	16%
Calcium	477.8mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.45 Kcal (756 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.09g	78%
Cholesterol	105.47mg	126%
Sodium	642.81mg	96%
Potassium	180.47mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.71g	7%
Sugars	0.66g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	8%
Protein	8.56g	61%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	133.3mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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