Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Brown Butter Potato and Leek Bake. This dish features layers of creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet sautéed leeks, and a rich brown butter sauce, all topped with melty cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this bake is sure to impress with its warm aroma and delightful taste. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy every bite of this heartwarming dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 large leeks, cleaned and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- Sauté the leeks in the browned butter until soft and translucent.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a baking dish; top with sautéed leeks, half of each cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, leeks, cheeses, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the heavy cream over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of baked dish (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 601mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 63mg