Ingredients

  • 3 large leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (white part only)
  • 1 12 cups nonfat milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 18 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 14 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/8-inch slices (4 to 5 medium)
  • 4 ounces goat cheese (1 cup)
  • 14 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese
  • fresh parsley

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F In nonstick skillet cook leeks in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat, 20 minutes, or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In bowl whisk 2 tablespoons of the milk into the flour.
  • Whisk in remaining milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and garlic.
  • Coat 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange half the potato slices in dish.
  • Sprinkle with leeks and goat cheese.
  • Pour half the milk mixture over potatoes, leeks, and cheese.
  • Layer remaining potatoes; pour remaining milk mixture over all.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake 25 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.
  • In small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle on potatoes.
  • Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes more or until topping is browned.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Top with parsley.