Kielbasa, Potato and Leek Gratin

  4.5 – 2 reviews  
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 4 tablespoons butter
  2. 1 1/2 cups minced leeks, white and light green parts only
  3. 3 tablespoons flour
  4. 2 cups milk, heated
  5. 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  6. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  7. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  8. Salt, pepper and freshly-grated nutmeg
  9. 1 large garlic clove, peeled
  10. 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced
  11. 1 1/2 pounds smoked kielbasa, diced
  12. 1/3 cup buttered bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 624
Total Fat 45 g
Saturated Fat 19 g
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 23 g
Cholesterol 114 mg
Sodium 998 mg
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 624
Total Fat 45 g
Saturated Fat 19 g
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 23 g
Cholesterol 114 mg
Sodium 998 mg

Reviews

Jessica Harrell
This was good as written but not great. Flavors worked well but there was too much sausage for me, I’d cut it in half and then double the sauce.
Paula Martin
This is a great recipe!!! I make it often, due to loving leeks. Try it, I think you will all love it.

 

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