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.
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Last modified on: May 5th 2016
For 4 people, you will need:
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 21 min. | 18 min. | 39 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.
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.
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.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
For 4 people : 2.97 €
Per person : 0.74 €
Source: Home made.
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 | Cheese: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Poitevin twist, Croque-monsieur complet, Welsh (French Welsh Rarebit), Winemaker's toast, Potato wallets, ... All |
 | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Vol-au-vent, Leek and fresh tuna tart, Leek and potato soup, Scallop and leek pancakes, Leeks in vinaigrette , ... All |
 | Oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Caramelized Onions, Two-stage beef chuck , French toast "cordon bleu", Comtoise tart for Seàn, Larded pork tenderloin, ... All |
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