Potatoes with Leeks and Gruyère |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter |
1 pound leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced |
1 8-ounce package 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 pounds large white-skinned potatoes, peeled, shredded |
3 cups grated gruyère cheese (about 12 ounces) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
2. 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 Gruy
re. Stir to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
3. 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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