Written by French Leek Pie
Pie pastry to cover standard pie tin
2 C sliced leek whites (about 3 large leeks)
2 Tbsp butter or oleo
Pinch each of salt and black pepper
1 cup half and half
1.25 C shredded Gruyere or Emmental cheese
Place bottom pastry in tin – Clean and slice leeks (thinly) – saute in butter for about 10 min or until soft – add salt, pepper, cream and cheese – allow to warm through and pour into prepared pastry – Bake at 375 for 30 minutes, until set.
English Leek Pie
Pie pastry to cover standard pie tin
1.5 C thinly sliced leeks
1/2 pkg bacon, diced – the leaner the better
4 eggs
S & P
pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
Oven to 400. Place the thinly sliced leeks of the pastry, then layer the bacon strips and lastly break the 4 eggs on top. Season and cover with another thin layer of pastry. Bake for about 40 minutes. Good warm or cold with chutney.
