This recipe is sure to be a hit with dinner guests.
Ingredients
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine the broth, cream, garlic and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit as the gratin is assembled.
- Heat the oven to 350F.
- Spread about one third of the potatoes in the bottom of a 2-quart heavy baking dish. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Spread about half of the leeks and half of the bacon on the potatoes.
- Top with another one third of the potatoes. Season again with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Top with the remaining leeks and bacon. Arrange the remaining potatoes on top and season.
- Put the dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes, discarding the garlic and bay leaf. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes get tender.
- Remove the foil and continue baking, for about 30 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes and leeks are very tender and a golden crust forms on top. During this time, baste occasionally with the liquid in the dish.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.