Recipe Sweet Potato Leek

Check after 10 minutes to make sure the leeks don t burn.

Recipe sweet potato leek. In a 2 quart shallow baking dish arrange the sweet potato in overlapping layers. This will allow the leeks to release their sweet flavor. Add stock lemon zest and juice thyme pepper and remaining 1 2 teaspoon salt.

Season to taste and set aside. Fry the onion and leek for 3 4 minutes or until softened. Bake until the gratin is golden on top 50 to 60 min.

Of the leek cream. Add the sliced leek minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Add leeks garlic and 1 1 2 tbs.

With your hands or a rubber spatula press down firmly on the potatoes and drizzle the remaining leek cream over them. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Heat the oil and butter in an ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat.

Add a layer of sweet potato slices season lightly with salt and pepper and spoon on another 2 tbs. Drain and mash with butter cream and nutmeg. Fold in the leeks and cheddar until just combined then pour into prepared pan and bake in oven for 20 25 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Season with salt and pepper if desired. Toss leeks with a tablespoon of olive oil and add to the sweet potatoes. Spread half of leek mixture on top.