Gold and Sweet Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Gold and Sweet Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only); 1 cup whipping cream; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 4 yellow potatoes, peeled; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled; 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Submitted by MummaKat

"From the Sobeys Inspiration Magazine, fall 2012. Modified somewhat to my tastes."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 cup whipping cream
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
4 yellow potatoes, peeled
2 sweet potatoes, peeled
1 ¹⁄₄ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a medium saucepan, cook butter and leeks over medium heat until softened, about 3 minute Increase heat to medium-high, add cream, broth and thyme, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid reduces, about 5 minute Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Using a sharp knife or mandolin, thinly slice potatoes into rounds (about 1/8-in./3 mm thick). In a 2-qt (2 L) baking dish, starting with sweet potatoes as the base, alternately layer potatoes, switching directions for each layer. Pour sauce evenly over the potatoes and bake, covered with aluminum foil, 90 minute Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minute.