Smoked Salmon-Potato Gratin

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

Casserole

  • 2 1/2 lb golden potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6 medium), about 8 cups
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup thinly sliced leeks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 oz smoked salmon (not lox), cut or flaked into 1/2-inch pieces

Topping

  • 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps

  • 1
    Fill 4-quart saucepan two-thirds with water; heat to boiling over high heat. Cook sliced potatoes in water 6 to 9 minutes or until almost tender; drain and return to saucepan.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • 3
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in butter about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in half-and-half. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, dill, salt and pepper until cheese is melted.
  • 4
    Pour sauce over potatoes in saucepan. Spoon half of potato mixture into casserole. Top with half the salmon. Repeat layers.
  • 5
    Stir together bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown.

  • Substitute 1 can (14 3/4 oz) red salmon, skinned and boned, for the smoked salmon.
  • Serve with steamed asparagus and a crisp chardonnay.
  • This is a new rendition of scalloped potatoes and ham, great to serve at a brunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
14g
72%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
26%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Potassium
720mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Sugars
6g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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