Skip to content
Potato bake with leeks and cheese — creamy Nordic comfort food
Side Dish

Potato bake with leeks and cheese — creamy Nordic comfort food

A creamy, golden potato bake with leeks, cream and melted cheese — a classic Nordic weeknight dish that fills the kitchen with the warmth of autumn.

TraditionalAutumnEverydayComfort foodDinnerSide Dish
Shopping List
Rate:
1.0 (1)
70 min total
3 servings
Medium

Ingredients

servings
Units
  • 1.8 lb Potatoes
  • 2 stk Leeks
  • 5.3 oz Grated cheese
  • about 1.1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg, freshly grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    1. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Clean the leeks and cut them into slices.
    2. Keep leeks and potatoes separate so they can be layered later.
    10 min
    KnifeCutting BoardBowl
  2. 2

    Butter the dish

    1. Butter an oven-safe dish and layer potatoes and leeks alternately.
    2. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and nutmeg between the layers.
    5 min
    BowlOven
  3. 3

    Pour over the cream

    1. Pour the cream evenly over the vegetables so it nearly covers them.
    2. Press lightly on top to make sure the cream distributes evenly.
    1 min
    Measuring Cup
  4. 4

    Bake the dish

    1. Bake the potato dish in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the surface is golden.
    2. Optionally cover with foil for the first 25 minutes and remove it at the end for a crisp surface.
    45 min
    200°C
    Oven
  5. 5

    Add the cheese

    1. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for another 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
    2. Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
    10 min
    200°C
    Oven

Explore more

More side dish recipes

Details

Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

15g

Fat

32g

Carbs

40g

Serving Size

400g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with a fresh salad and bread.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: A dry white wine
  • • Saft: Cold-pressed apple juice

Side Pairings

  • • Crisp green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Apple crumble with cinnamon

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze in an airtight container; thaw slowly in the fridge.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Reheat at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, until heated through. (180°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Slice the potatoes evenly thin for uniform baking.

Cooking

  • • Cover the dish with foil at first to prevent the cheese from burning.

Serving

  • • Top with fresh parsley for colour and freshness.

Variations

Flavor

  • creamy
  • mild
  • nutty

Health

  • vegetarian
  • hearty

Method

  • baked

Toppings

  • grated cheese
  • parsley

Author

M

Michael

Nordisk madunivers med fokus på ro, smag og sæson.

Keep a great tone in the comments. No ads, spam, or sensitive personal data.

Comments

Author

M

Michael

Nordisk madunivers med fokus på ro, smag og sæson.