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Comforting Two Cheese, Leek and Potato Gratin
Comforting Two Cheese, Leek and Potato Gratin

Comforting Two Cheese, Leek and Potato Gratin

with Apple and Baby Leaf Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on July 16, 2024

Originating from French cuisine, a gratin can be made of any ingredient that's baked in a creamy sauce until golden, however most of us know the potato version. This cheesy and comforting dish is perfect for autumn.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk
Mustard
Egg
Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes
Active 35 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Leek

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

15 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

17 grams

Wholegrain Mustard

(Contains: Mustard)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

1 unit(s)

Apple

15 milliliter(s)

Cider Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Reserved Potato Water

½ tsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2811 kJ
Energy (kcal)672 kcal
Fat40.8 g
of which saturates22.6 g
Carbohydrate60.4 g
of which sugars14.6 g
Protein20.4 g
Salt2.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Grater
Large Saucepan
Colander
Large Frying Pan
Oven dish
Medium Bowl

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Prepped
1

Bring a large saucepan of water with 1/2 tsp salt to the boil for the potatoes. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1cm thick rounds.

Grate the Cheddar cheese. 

Trim the root and dark green leafy parts from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

Fry the Leek
2

Once your pan of water is boiling, add the potato slices and simmer until you can easily slip a knife through, 8-12 mins.

Once cooked, reserve some of the potato water (see pantry for amount), then carefully drain the potatoes in a colander.

In the meantime, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-6 mins.

Make the Creamy Sauce
3

Meanwhile, preheat your grill to the highest setting.

Once your leeks have softened, add the creme fraiche, vegetable stock paste, wholegrain mustard (add less if you'd prefer), hard Italian style cheese and reserved potato water. Stir well to combine.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 1-2 mins, then remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Layer your Gratin
4

Lay half the cooked potato slices in layers in an appropriately sized ovenproof dish and pour over half the creamy leek sauce.

Repeat with the remaining potato and creamy sauce, then sprinkle over the Cheddar to finish.

Grill your gratin until golden brown and bubbly, 4-6 mins. TIP: Pop the dish onto a baking tray to catch any drips.

Salad Time
5

Meanwhile, quarter, core and thinly slice the apple (no need to peel).

In a medium bowl, combine the cider vinegar, sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.

Finish and Serve
6

Just before you're ready to serve, toss the sliced apple and baby leaves in the dressing.

Carefully slice your potato gratin into portions and share between your plates.

Serve the apple salad alongside.

Enjoy!

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