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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian]

Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian]

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Creamy and cheesy, with hints of fragrant thyme, these miniature Leek & Potato Gratins are absolutely delicious.

Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Creamy and cheesy, with hints of fragrant thyme, these miniature Leek & Potato Gratins are absolutely delicious. Cooked in cute filo pastry casings (easily made with a muffin tin), they look stunning and are perfect for entertaining. A classic Winter dish with a mini twist!

I used Co-op King Edward potatoes for this recipe. King Edward potatoes are known to be great roasting potatoes but they are truly versatile and their fluffy texture makes them great all-rounders that you can use for different dishes. You can now find them at the Co-op just in time for the holiday season.

You can easily spot their white skin with slight pinkish colouration.  Here they cook to perfection to soft and delicate gratins.

Leek & Potato Gratins

For a vegetarian option, you can serve these Leek & Potato Gratins on their own with a salad. They also make a fantastic side dish that will get the wow factor every time.

This recipe makes 12 miniature gratins.

Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian
Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

This recipe was commissioned by The Co-op.

Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Mini Leek & Potato Gratins [vegetarian]

Creamy and cheesy, with hints of fragrant thyme, these miniature Leek & Potato Gratins are absolutely delicious.
3 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICENut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course Appetizers & Starters, Christmas Recipes, Entertaining, Tarts, Pies & Quiches
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 2453 kcal

Equipment

saucepan
frying pan
12-hole muffin tin

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 550 g King Edward potatoes
  • 125 g leeks
  • 25 g shallots
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 1 organic egg
  • 75 g cheddar
  • 220 g pack of filo pastry – you will have left overs
  • 30 g butter plus extra to brush on filo pastry
  • salt & pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Take the filo pastry out of the fridge to warm up at room temperature.
  • Place cream, thyme and crushed garlic clove in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Set aside and leave to infuse.
    Mini Potato and Leek Gratin - Step 1
  • Preheat the oven to 180 ˚ C / 160 ˚ C Fan / 355 ˚ F / gas 4.
  • Cut leeks and shallots very finely.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan. Add shallots and cook under low/medium heat until soft. Add leeks and cook for 5-8 mins until soft. Set aside.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into very thin slices using a mandoline.
  • Brush each muffin hole with melted butter.
  • Cut filo pastry in 10cm [3.95 inch] squares.
  • Take one square of filo pastry. Brush one side with melted butter. Lay a second square on top. Brush this one also with melted butter. Add a third filo pastry square on top. Place this 3-layer square on top of first muffin hole. Carefully push the pastry inside to make a small cup.
    Leek & Potato Gratins
  • Repeat the previous step until all muffin holes are filled.
    Leek & Potato Gratins
  • Place some potato slices at the bottom of each filo pastry cup until they are half full. You might have to cut the potato slices if they are too large.
    Leek & Potato Gratins
  • Add two teaspoons of leek mixture in each casing.
    Leek & Potato Gratins
  • Place some more potato slices on top until each filo casing is full. Press gently if needed.
    Leek & Potato Gratins
  • Remove garlic and thyme from cream. Mix in 1 beaten egg and some grated nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of creamy mixture on top of each filo casing followed by some grated cheddar.
    Leek & Potato Gratins
  • Place in the oven. After 5 minutes reduce the temperature to 160 ˚ C / 140 ˚ C Fan / 320 ˚ F / gas 3 and carry on cooking for 55mins until the potatoes are cooked.
  • When done, leave the gratins to rest for 5 minutes at room temperature. Using a pointy knife, carefully remove each one from the muffin tin and place on serving platter. Eat straightaway.
    Leek & Potato Gratins

Nutrition

Calories: 2453kcalCarbohydrates: 242gProtein: 58gFat: 141gSaturated Fat: 72gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 49gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 516mgSodium: 2011mgPotassium: 3108mgFiber: 20gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 7193IUVitamin C: 131mgCalcium: 891mgIron: 16mg

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