POTATO LEEK CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Trim and cut the leeks in half inches squares (cut the leeks lengthwise twice, first in half, then in quarters and then chop);
• Place the leeks in a bowl of water to remove all the sand;
• Scoop them out with a slotted spoon from the top and place on the paper towel to remove extra water;
• In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter;
• Add leeks and sauté them until soft, stirring often for about 10 minutes;
• Add cream, salt, and pepper and let the cream cook with leeks for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, set aside
• Using either mandolin or sharp small knife cut the potatoes in 1/8 inch slices;
• Rub the garlic all over either the cast iron skillet or casserole dish and smear with 2 tablespoon of butter (9 inches round or 8x8 inches square);
• Spread the first layer of potatoes at the bottom of the dish;
• Add 1/3 of the cream-leek mixture;
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/3 of thyme;
• Repeat the process with two more layers and use all the remaining cheese on top;
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes in preheated oven to 350 F;
• Then remove the foil and bake it for another 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Steps:

• Rinse thoroughly and cut the leek into rings. Rinse and peel the potatoes and dice. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fry the potatoes for about 5 minutes adding the leeks in the final minute of cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and dice the onion and garlic. Heat the rest of the olive oil in a pan. Saute the onion and garlic until golden brown. Add ground meat and cook briefly. Season with marjoram, salt and pepper.
• Whisk the milk with eggs and season with salt and pepper. Grease a baking dish with butter. Layer the potatoe-leek mixture with the meat mixture, alternating layers. Pour the milk mixture over the layers. Grate the cheese sprinkle over the milk mixture. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the grated cheese. Top with small pieces of butter. Bake in preheated oven at 190°C (approximately 375°F) for about 35 minutes.