Make -ahead Swiss Potato Gratin |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 160 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My family loves scalloped potatoes but this recipe is one that you can make ahead and save a working mom some time.I found this recipe in woman's world 3/1/05 Ingredients:
3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced (8 cups) |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine |
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced |
3 cups half-and-half cream |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 cup shredded swiss cheese |
Directions:
1. Line 2 baking sheets with paper towels. In a pot combine potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; Drain. 2. Arrange on baking sheets. 3. In a skillet over medium-high heat melt butter and add leeks.Cook until softened, 3 minutes. 4. Whisk together next 6 ingredients in shallow 2 1/2 quart baking dish layer half of potatoes, half of leeks and 1/2 cup swiss cheese. 5. Pour 1 1/2 cups half and half cream mixture over cheese. 6. Repeat layering, reserving remaining Swiss cheese. 7. Cover and refrigerate. 8. Remove from refrigerator 1 1/2 hrs before baking. 9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 10. Bake covered until bubbly, 1 hour,15 minutes. 11. Preheat Broiler. 12. Uncover casserole; sprinkle with remaining swiss cheese. 13. Broil until just browned, 3 minutes. 14. MAKE IT IMMEDIATELY! AND SKIP REFRIDERATING THE CASSEROLE AND REDUCE BAKING TIME BY 30 MINUTES. |
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