Easy potato and leek casserole: A family favorite fix
Casseroles are the perfect solution for dinner when you're short on time and ideas. With a few simple ingredients and some baking, you can have a dish on the table that will satisfy the whole family. You don't have to spend a fortune on ingredients or hours over a skillet.
Casseroles can be made in many different ways, but in my home, we often prepare one with potatoes and leeks. I add some vegetables and slightly crispy bacon and toss it all in the oven. No one leaves the table hungry, and if there's anything left for the next day, reheating it is a breeze.
Potato and Leek Casserole
The main ingredient of this casserole is potatoes. You can cook them for this dish or use leftovers from a previous meal. It's a perfect way to use up leftovers and prepare a quick meal. All the ingredients come together quickly, and the casserole is baked in the oven. It's the ideal dinner for those on the go.
Combining potatoes, vegetables, meat, and cheese creates a nutritious, filling dish. Leek adds a touch of boldness that complements the taste of onions. You can also use any color of bell pepper, and if there's a forgotten piece of zucchini, leftover corn, or a carrot in your fridge, feel free to add them to the casserole.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of cooked potatoes,
- 1 large leek,
- 1 red bell pepper,
- 3 cloves of garlic,
- 1-2 onions,
- 5 ounces of smoked bacon,
- 1 1/4 cups of 30% cream,
- 2 eggs,
- 3 1/2 ounces of grated cheese,
- Salt and pepper to taste,
- A pinch of nutmeg,
- Sweet, smoked, and hot paprika,
- Herbes de Provence.
Preparation:
- Cut the cooked potatoes into fairly thick slices.
- Chop the onion, dice the bell pepper finely, and slice the leek into half-moons.
- Sauté the chopped vegetables (except the potatoes) in a pan, adding the crushed garlic.
- Slice the bacon and fry until it starts to become crispy.
- Pour the cream into a bowl, add the eggs, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and remaining spices, and mix well.
- Grease the bottom of a heat-resistant baking dish with oil.
- Layer the potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add half of the sautéed vegetables and bacon slices.
- Then add the remaining sautéed vegetables on top of the bacon, season with pepper, and layer the potatoes.
- Pour the cream and egg mixture over everything and bake in the oven preheated to 375°F for 20 minutes.
- After this time, sprinkle the grated cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.
Your casserole is now ready. Serve it hot, and sprinkle it with chopped parsley if you like. Enjoy!
