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Leek and Potato Gratin

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy Main dish, Vegetables 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 tb Margarine
1 Red bell pepper, diced
1 c Hot water
6 oz Evaporated skim milk
1 c Grated mozzarella
2 Lg leeks, white part chopped
3 Matzos, broken
4 Potatoes, baked, peel, slice
1 Salt and pepper
1 Minced chives for top

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F. Heat margarine in skillet. Add leeks and saute,
cover until wilted.  Add red pepper saute 5 min.Combine matzos with water
in bowl, soak 3-5 min. until soft. Drain, squeeze out excess
water.Combine leek mixture and matzos with remaining ingredients, except
cheese and chives. Stir until fully mixed.  Pour into an oiled shallow 2
qt. casserole.  Sprinkle cheese over top followed by chives.  Bake 35 to
40 min, or until top golden. Let stand 5 to 10 min and cut.
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