Kielbasa, Potato and Leek Gratin
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups minced leeks, white and light green parts only
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk, heated
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, pepper and freshly-grated nutmeg
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds smoked kielbasa, diced
- 1/3 cup buttered bread crumbs
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, add leeks, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, until tender.
- Uncover, stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Add milk in a thin stream, whisking constantly, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add cheeses and mustard, stirring until cheese melts; season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Meanwhile, rub a buttered oval gratin dish with garlic clove.
- Layer half of potatoes in bottom of dish, season with salt and pepper and top with half of kielbasa.
- Add half of leek sauce, spreading it evenly over sausage and potatoes.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, sausage and sauce, generously seasoning potatoes.
- Top with buttered bread crumbs and dot with remaining tablespoon butter.
- Bake gratin until top is browned and bubbly, about 40 minutes.
butter, leeks, flour, milk, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, mustard, salt, garlic, potatoes, kielbasa, buttered bread crumbs
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/kielbasa-potato-and-leek-gratin-recipe.html (may not work)