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    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Mon Jul 21 14:55:00 2025
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    Title: Au Gratin Potatoes ‘n’ Leeks
    Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables, Cheese, Breads
    Yield: 12 servings

    8 c Peeled potatoes; sliced 1/4"
    3 md Leeks; white only, in 1/2"
    - slices
    2 tb Butter
    3 tb A-P flour
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/8 ts Pepper
    1 1/3 c Milk
    4 oz Gruyere or Ementhal cheese;
    - shredded
    1/8 ts Ground nutmeg

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    1/3 c Dry bread crumbs
    2 tb Butter; melted
    1/4 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
    Chopped chives; opt

    Set oven @ 325ºF/165ºC.

    Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water.
    Bring to a boil. Add leeks; return to a boil. Cover and
    cook for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place in a
    greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir
    in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add
    milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened,
    1-2 minutes. Stir in cheese and nutmeg until cheese is
    melted. Pour over potato mixture. Toss bread crumbs and
    butter; sprinkle over the top.

    Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with
    cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are
    tender, 15-20 minutes. If desired, top with chives.

    Rosalie Hughes, Boise, Idaho

    Makes: 12 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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