Leek and Potato Fritters with Gruyère
Crispy potato fritters with sweet sautéed leeks and nutty Gruyère cheese. Elegant comfort food in fritter form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 10 fritters) 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 large leek, thinly sliced and washed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Gruyère
- 1/3 cup (45 g) flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Oil, for frying
- Crème fraîche or sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the leeks in butter 6-8 minutes until soft. Cool.
- Squeeze the grated potatoes very dry.
- Mix potatoes, leeks, eggs, Gruyère, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the flour.
- Fry flattened scoops 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve with crème fraîche.
Notes
Wash leeks thoroughly; grit hides between the layers.
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