Baked Potato with Leeks

Baked potato stuffed with mashed potato flesh and blanched leeks, topped with a rich, homemade cheesy mustard sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1452.4 kcals 1452.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 88.3 grams 88.3 grams
Fat 102.5 grams 102.5 grams
Protein 49.8 grams 49.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
0.5
tsp
Dairy
300
ml
55
g
110
g
GrainsCereals
3
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
1
piece
Leek
Medium, sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Rub the potato with olive oil and bake on a tray for 45-60 minutes until soft.
  • Boil the sliced leeks for 3-4 minutes in salted water, then drain.
  • Warm the milk in a saucepan.
  • Melt the butter in a separate pan, stir in flour to make a paste, and gradually whisk in the warm milk.
  • Simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in the cheese, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then cook for one minute.
  • Halve the potato and scoop out the flesh while keeping the skins intact.
  • Mash the potato flesh with the leeks and spoon the mixture back into the skins.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the filled potatoes and serve.