Recipe: Perfect Leeks and Potatoes

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Leeks and Potatoes. Add the leeks to the potatoes, and using the same pan in which you cooked the leeks, scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan with a mix of cream, garlic, thyme and nutmeg, pouring that over. I like to combine potatoes and extra veggies when roasting potatoes. The starchy vegetable needs a little extra aroma on the pan.

Leeks and Potatoes It's simple to make, cosy and. Roasted Potatoes and Leeks is a wonderful easy side dish to make. You can make these easily with very little preparation. You can cook Leeks and Potatoes using 25 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Leeks and Potatoes

  1. You need of Meat and vegetables.
  2. You need 2 of large leeks.
  3. It's 2 of large carrots.
  4. It's 1 pound of potatoes.
  5. It's 1 pound of chicken breast boneless and skinless.
  6. It's 2 quart of water.
  7. It's of Precooked extras.
  8. It's 2 cups of macaroni and cheese see my recipe.
  9. It's 2 cups of mashed potatoes see my recipe.
  10. It's of Spices.
  11. You need 1 tablespoon of mustard powder.
  12. Prepare 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic powder.
  13. You need As needed of salt and ground black pepper.
  14. You need 2 tablespoons of parsley flakes.
  15. Prepare of Meatballs.
  16. Prepare 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  17. It's 2/3 pound of ground sirloin.
  18. It's To taste of salt and pepper.
  19. Prepare of Thickener and frying.
  20. You need 1/4 cup of oil to shallow fry in.
  21. It's 1/2 stick of butter.
  22. It's 1/4 cup of flour.
  23. Prepare 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  24. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
  25. Prepare To taste of salt.

Place potatoes in a steamer basket in a pan with water. A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup that's full of flavour. Make it into a meal with plenty of bread and butter. Peel and slice the potatoes into very thin rounds.

Leeks and Potatoes step by step

  1. Boil the chicken in water. Slice the carrots and leeks on a bias. Cut the chicken, when done, into manageable pieces and add back to the water..
  2. Add the leeks and carrots, then add the spices. Stir well..
  3. Simmer covered and slice the potatoes and fry them. Fry till just turning golden brown remove from the oil. Put on a paper towel to absorb excessive amounts of oil. Season with a little salt..
  4. Mix the ground sirloin with the salt and pepper. Add in the cheese and mix well. Make little meatballs and fry till crispy on the outside..
  5. Turn as needed I did 2 batches. When crispy add right in to the leeks..
  6. When all the meatballs are in add the fried potatoes. Simmer covered 20 minutes. Add the mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Stir well..
  7. Add salt and pepper to the butter and melt in the microwave. Stir in the flour and olive oil..
  8. Pour this thickener into the leeks and cook. Stirring constantly till thickened and the flour has cooked for about 10-12 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes give it a good stir and serve. I hope you enjoy!!!.

Layer half of the potatoes in the buttered dish, then layer half of the cooked leeks over the potatoes. Begin by trimming the leeks, discarding the tough outer layer. Now split them in half lengthways and slice them quite finely, then wash them thoroughly in two or three changes of water. Scatter one-quarter of leeks over potatoes. Whip up this simple soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when Come home to a warming bowl of this filling, delicious Potato Leek Soup.