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      Title: Au Gratin Potatoes And Leeks
 Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables, Cheese, Breads
      Yield: 12 Servings

      8 c  Peeled potatoes; sliced 1/4"
      3 md Leeks; white only,
           - in 1/2" slices
      2 tb Butter
      3 tb A-P flour
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/8 ts Pepper
  1 1/3 c  Milk
      4 oz Gruyere or Ementhal cheese;
           - shredded
    1/8 ts Ground nutmeg

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    1/3 c  Dry bread crumbs
      2 tb Butter; melted
    1/4 c  Cheddar cheese; shredded
           Chives; chopped (optional)

  Set oven @ 325 F/165 C.

  Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a
  boil. Add leeks; return to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  Drain and pat dry. Place in a greased 13x9" baking dish.

  In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour,
  salt, and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil;
  cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and
  nutmeg until cheese is melted. Pour over potato mixture. Toss bread
  crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.

  Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar
  cheese. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15 to
  20 minutes. If desired, top with chives.

  Recipe by Rosalie Hughes, Boise, Idaho

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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