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
| 1 |  | Prepare 4 leeks, then slice on the diagonal or across into rounds. Slice 300 g cooked potato. |
15 min. |
| 2 |  | Steam the leeks until just tender. Drain thoroughly. |
7 min. |
| 3 |  | 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. |
4 min. |
| 4 |  | Turn the potatoes over and fry the other side. | 4 min. |
| 5 |  | Spread the leeks over the potatoes then lightly salt and pepper. | 1 min. |
| 6 |  | Top with 100 g cheese, sliced thinly or grated, then put a lid on the pan... | 2 min. |
| 7 |  | ...and leave the cheese to melt. | 3 min. |
| 8 |  | Right at the end, fold the potato galette in half (this just looks more attractive) and cut into portions. | 3 min. |
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
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How much will it cost?
For 4 people : 2.97 €
Per person : 0.74 €
Source: Home made.
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 | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scallop and leek pancakes, Leek and tuna loaf, Gratin du Nord, Rustic chicken and mushroom pie, Taos hotpot, ... [All] |
 | Oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Morteau sausage, Steak burger topped with egg, Melting Epoisses on toast , Fillet of beef in a rosemary crust, Comtoise tart for Seàn, ... [All] |
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