Just harvested some fresh leeks from the garden? This creamy leeks and potatoes recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them! Sweet, mellow leeks are paired with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes in a rich, garlicky cream sauce for a side dish that’s simple, hearty, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight recipe or a comforting dish to share at the holidays, this garden-to-table recipe brings out the best of seasonal produce.
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Ingredients
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced. I'm using Yukon Gold potatoes.
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 stick or 1/2 cup of butter
1 TBS minced garlic
2 TSP dried onion powder
2 cups heavy cream
Salt
Black pepper
2 TSP of cornstarch mixed in 2 TBS of cold water
Optional: garnish with fresh chopped chives
Directions
Step 1: Clean and Prep
To start, wash the veggies. Then cut the leaves and green portion of the stems off the leeks, and slice into round pieces.
Peel and slice a large onion.
Wash and dice the potatoes. You can peel the skin off if you prefer. I don't mind, so I left it on.
Step 2: Cook the Potatoes
Add the potatoes to a pot of boiling water and cook until they are cooked through and fork tender. Once done, pour the potatoes into a strainer.
Step 3: Sauté
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat. Once melted, add garlic, leeks, and onions, with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir and cook until softened. Then add dried onion powder. Continue to cook on medium-low heat until everything is softened and starts to caramelize indicated by a golden brown color.
Step 4: Create The Sauce
Next add some heavy cream and mix. To thicken the sauce, add some cornstarch dissolved in a little bit of cold water. Mix everything very well so the sauce does not clump. Add a little more cornstarch dissolved in water if the sauce is not creamy enough.
Step 5: Taste Test
Then taste a little bit of the sauce to make sure it has good flavor. I decided to add more salt and black pepper.
Step 6: Add The Potatoes
Finally it is time to add the potatoes. Stir the potatoes with the leek and onion sauce, and then it is ready to serve.
Step 7: Garnish
Since I had a lot of chives growing in my garden, I sprinkled a generous amount over this dish. Leeks, onions, and chives are all part of the allium or onion family, so this dish was full of flavor.
