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Potatoes au Gratin
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Preparation Time:
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25 minutes
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Cooking Time:
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45 - 50 minutes
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Serves:
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4 - 6
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Ingredients
1 tbsp (15 ml) Sealtest butter
1 leek (white part only), minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1.5 cups (375 ml) Sealtest or Ultra'cream 10% cream
2.75 cups (675 ml) Swiss cheese, grated
1.5 tbsp (7 ml) ground curry
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup (250 ml) ham, diced
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
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Preparation
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1.
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Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
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2.
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Add leek and onion; cook 3-4 minutes.
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3.
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In the same saucepan, add in cream and simmer 3-4 minutes.
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4.
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Blend in 2 cups (500 ml) cheese and stir until melted.
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5.
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Season with curry and blend thoroughly.
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6.
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Set aside.
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7.
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In a lightly-buttered square 8 inch (20 cm) baking dish, layer potatoes; cover with part of the sauce and diced ham.
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8.
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Repeat until all potatoes have been used, with a final layer of sauce and ham.
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9.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45-50 minutes.
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10.
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Uncover. Sprinkle with cheese and grill until cheese turns golden brown.
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11.
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Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
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TIP:
Replace ham with bacon and your choice of cold cuts.
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