Vegetable Recipes - Potato and Leek Bake Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6

• 1.25 kg/2 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled

• 500 g/1 lb leeks, trimmed and sliced

• 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)

• 150 ml/1 1/4 pint single cream

• 50 g/2 oz Cheddar cheese, grated

• 25 g/1 oz fresh breadcrumbs

• salt and pepper

• parsley sprigs, to garnish (optional)

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Method:

1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan of salted boiling water and parboil for 3 minutes. Drain and slice.

2. Place the leeks and garlic, if using, in a greased ovenproof dish and season with pepper. Arrange the potatoes on the top and pour the cream over.

3. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven, 190°C (375°F), Gas Mark 5, for 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

4. Sprinkle with the cheese and breadcrumbs and cook under a preheated moderate grill until the top is browned.

5. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if liked, and serve at once.