Class A comfort food, Fleming’s Potatoes are a wonderful twist on a timeless classic. Jalapeno and leeks adds a unique flavoring. Cheesy lovin from da oven!
This wonderful potato dish has been a family favorite for years. I serve it year-round during the holidays, barbecues, potlucks, you name it. It’s a pan of warm, comforting, cheesy, lovin from the oven that always gets completely devoured. This recipe is a little twist on an old timeless classic, scalloped potatoes or au gratin potatoes. Who doesn’t love those fabulous dishes?
The two ingredients that differentiate Fleming’s Potatoes are jalapeno pepper and leeks. I have to tell you my hubby is a ginormous wimp when it comes to eating anything that has any “heat” to it. Sometimes, too much black pepper in a dish can make it to spicy for him. That said, never in the probably 100 times I made these yummy potatoes, has he ever so much as even mentioned any spice. The jalapeno simply adds a nice flavoring. I do, of course, remove all the seeds and ribs but, if you like some nice spicy heat, just chop it up without removing anything. You might like to add a few more. The leeks are the second ingredient that differs from the Scalloped potatoes I grew up on. My mom always used yellow onion so, here, the leeks just give it a subtle taste twist.
Fleming's Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Half and Half
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper Seeded and Finely Chopped
- 3 Leeks Cleaned Thoroughly, White Part Only, Thinly Sliced in Half Rings
- 3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 4 Pounds Russet Potatoes Peeled and Evenly Sliced into 1/4 Inch Circles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat cream and half and half in a large saucepan on medium high heat to a simmer. Add salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add jalapenos, leeks, and potatoes.
- When cream is hot, remove from heat, add cheddar and blend until cheese is melted and well combined. Pour cream and cheese mixture over potato mixture. Mix well.
- Pour potato mixture into prepared baking dish and evenly distribute. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are almost completely tender. Remove foil and continue to cook until potatoes are completely tender and browned. If the potatoes aren't browned enough put them under the broiler a few minutes.
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More Side Dishes!
- Scalloped Corn – Golden corn cradled in a rich homemade custard with just the right amount of smokey bacon topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping!
- Sauteed Asparagus – Perfectly tender and flavored asparagus!
- Roasted Garlic Asparagus with Feta – Tender asparagus infused with garlic and perfectly coated with feta!
Source: Fleming’s
These potatoes look amazing!! Can’t wait to try them
Yum! These look great. The leeks and jalapenos have peaked my interest. I bet they add wonderful flavor:)
Raina I hope you try these! My fam LOVES them! Let me know if you do make them 😉
Any dish that has potatoes and leaks must be wonderful! Can’t wait to try it!
What a nice combo of flavors, I would love this for sure.
oh my gosh, potatoes do not get better than this! so rich and cheesy!
btw, i made your chile con queso pasta bake last night. LOVE.
I Love it too. I’m so happy you liked it 🙂
I to not have the strength to turn down a potato of any kind, and scalloped has always been a favourite.