Crispy potato galette with leeks
For this recipe, we make a "galette" of fried potatoes, then add layer of steamed leeks and melt cheese over the top.
The galette is folded over, rather like an omelette, before being cut into portions.
The galette is folded over, rather like an omelette, before being cut into portions.
58 K 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
4 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: May 5th 2016
4 
300 g cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons 
100 g cheese
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Stage 2 - 7 min.
Steam the leeks until just tender.
Drain thoroughly.
Drain thoroughly.
Stage 3 - 4 min.
Pour 3 tablespoons oil into a large frying pan on high heat, then arrange the potato slices in an even layer.
Salt and leave to fry.
Salt and leave to fry.
Stage 4 - 4 min.
Turn the potatoes over and fry the other side.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Spread the leeks over the potatoes then lightly salt and pepper.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Top with 100 g cheese, sliced thinly or grated, then put a lid on the pan...
Stage 7 - 3 min.
...and leave the cheese to melt.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Right at the end, fold the potato galette in half (this just looks more attractive) and cut into portions.
Remarks
For the cheese, use one with a soft paste for preference: Camembert (shown in the photos) or Mont d'Or, Saint-Nectaire, etc.
Keeping: Should be served immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 130 RDI=10 % | 70 RDI=10 % | 1,340 RDI=70 % | 5,590 RDI: 70 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 420 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 330 RDI=20 % | 1,400 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.00 €
- Per person : 0.75 €
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