Potato Leek Galette: Rustic, Buttery, Crowd-Pleasing Perfection
Imagine golden, paper-thin potato slices layered over a buttery crust, nestled with silky leeks and molten cheese—crisp edges giving way to creamy centers. This Potato Leek Galette is French countryside elegance meets American comfort: stunning on the table, effortless in the kitchen.
A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater delivers those flawless potato rounds and cheese shreds—no fuss, just pure rustic beauty.
🧀Ingredients (Serves 6 as a side)
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes (scrubbed)
2 medium leeks (white + light green parts, thinly sliced)
1 cup Gruyère or sharp cheddar (shredded)
1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional: crème fraîche for serving
🥣Step-by-Step: Galette in 5 Moves
1. Prep the Leeks
Melt butter + oil in a skillet. Add leeks, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2. Slice Potatoes Like a Pro
Lock your cheese shredder hand crank with suction base.
Slicing blade: Feed potatoes → crank for ultra-thin, even rounds.
Coarse blade: Shred cheese into fluffy piles.
3. Assemble the Layers
Roll out crust on parchment. Spread leeks in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Layer sliced potatoes in overlapping circles. Sprinkle cheese. Fold crust edges over filling.
4. Bake to Golden Glory
Brush crust with egg wash. Bake at 400°F until potatoes are tender and edges are deep golden. Let rest before slicing.
5. Serve & Savor
Cut into wedges. Dollop with crème fraîche. Pair with salad or roasted chicken.
🌿Tips & Twists
Cheesy Upgrade – Mix Geedel-shredded Parmesan into the crust.
Veggie Boost – Tuck in Geedel-sliced mushrooms or spinach.
Herb Infusion – Swap thyme for rosemary.
Make-Ahead – Slice potatoes with Geedel up to 1 day ahead; store in water.
Gluten-Free – Use GF crust.
🍽️Conclusion: Galette That Wows
This Potato Leek Galette isn’t just dinner—it’s art on a plate. With the cheese slicer, every slice is uniform, every bite balanced. One tool, one showstopper.
