I reinstated Meatless Monday this past week and, since I knew this went over well the last time I made it, I brought out this old standby; Creamy, Cheesy, Potato Leek Casserole. I have made it before, but I got a different recipe from FOODjimoto to try out and had to basically cut in half. It makes a very VERY large casserole. Seeing as only 3 of us will eat it (I have a very picky 4 year old), it would have been way too much. Plus, it cooks a little faster! This casserole is so yummy, warm, and comforting. We will be having it again, very soon.
Also pictured, I stir-fried asparagus in my cast-iron skillet with olive oil, garlic, and mushrooms, and a ciabatta roll.
Creamy, Cheesy, Potato Leek Casserole
INGREDIENTS
4 medium-sized potatoes, sliced
1 leeks, chopped
1 grated carrot
1 cups chopped celery
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cups chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon each, butter & oil
Sauce:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or jack cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash leeks, and chop all vegetables. Saute vegetables in 1 tablespoon each, olive oil and butter, until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Slice potatoes and put into a bowl with cold water until ready to use.
- Soften cream cheese for about 20 seconds in the microwave and stir in sour cream and cream. Mix into vegetable mixture thoroughly.
- Spray non-stick cooking spray onto casserole dish and layer potatoes, vegetable/sauce mixture and cheese, ending with cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano on top.
- Bake, covered, for 30-40 minutes, until hot and bubbly and potatoes are tender when pierced with fork. Finish by placing the casserole under the broiler to brown the top.
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This looks good…I am toying with the idea of instituting Meatless Mondays. I think I may do it.
Oh my gosh, I want some of that right now! It looks delicious! Happy Easter!
YUM, I love leeks. And cheese. And casseroles.
That looks so good! I too am thinking about doing a meat free night each work, although I need to come up with some other options other than just pasta. This might be a possibility.
I think it is great that you are doing meatless monday
I like the sound of this dish 
I am not too fond of leek but in the right dish it can taste really good 
Oh my, this is comfort food at it's best. Who wouldn't love potatoes, leeks, and cheese.
Hope your Easter was was great.
Holy freaking crap that sounds amazing!! I'm so making this!
OH my gosh–could anything sound more delicious than that sauce?!?!