Potatoes with Leeks and Gruyere
- 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 Gruyere cheese (about 12 ounces)
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add leeks; saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- 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 Gruyre.
- Stir to blend.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- 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 350F.
- oven, about 25 minutes.)
butter, leeks, cream cheese, salt, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, milk, eggs, whiteskinned potatoes, gruyere cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/potatoes-with-leeks-and-gruyere-101406 (may not work)