Dinner for 8
Potato Leek Au Gratin
Thin potatoes and softened leeks bake in a creamy blue cheese sauce beneath a browned Gruyère and Parmesan topping.
Typical price
$11.54for 4 servings
$2.88 per serving$11.54 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 110 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianGluten-freeFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 3 lb | $10.47Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 13 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 3 | $2.25Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.10Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter (optional)
- 3 lb leeks
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz blue cheese
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz grated gruyère cheese
- 2 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 lb russet potatoes
- 3 tbsp minced fresh chives (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
- Slice the leeks and potatoes thinly, then rinse the leeks well.
- Cook the leeks in a large skillet with the butter for 10 minutes, until soft.
- Whisk the milk, cream, blue cheese, garlic, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer the potatoes and leeks in the baking dish, then pour the cream mixture over them.
- Cover and bake for 55 minutes, then uncover and top with Gruyère and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is browned.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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