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Gratin: Autumn Potato and Leek Gratin




Source of Recipe


Beverly


Recipe Introduction


"Need a change from sweet potato casserole? Try this spectacular dish. I experimented with different gratin recipes, then create my own. Yukon Gold, sweet potatoes, leeks, and herbs pair perfectly in this classic, French dish. Your guest will be saying WOW!"




List of Ingredients




1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch
thick slices
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch
thick slices
2 cups thinly sliced leeks, (about 2)
4 cups cream">whipping cream or heavy cream
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese,(divided)


Recipe



Preheat oven to 375f.

Place first 9 ingredients in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until cream boils. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, or until ppotatoes are tender. Discard thyme and bay leaf.

Spoon 1/2 of potatoe mixture into a buttered 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese.

Top with remaining potato mixture and 3/4 cup cheese.

Bake for 1 hour, or until golden brown.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.


SERVES 8