Cheesy Potato Leek Casserole Bake

Potato leek casserole is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Europe and has become popular worldwide for its creamy and cheesy goodness.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cheesy Potato Leek Casserole Bake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 cup Leeks
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
3. Slice the leeks into thin rings.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
6. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, leeks, and cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy your Cheesy Potato Leek Casserole Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.