Cod, leek and blue cheese pies recipe
Cod, leek, and blue cheese pies are a popular dish in British cuisine, known for their comforting flavors and flaky pastry.
This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Cod fillets
- 200 gram Leeks
- 100 gram Blue cheese
- 300 gram Puff pastry
- 1 unit Egg
- 50 ml Milk
- 20 gram Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the leeks until softened.
- Add the cod fillets and cook until they are opaque and flaky.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, crumble the blue cheese and mix it with the cooked leeks and cod.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into circles to fit the pie molds.
- Line the pie molds with the puff pastry.
- Fill each pie mold with the cod, leek, and blue cheese mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Brush the egg wash over the top of each pie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- Allow the pies to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 25g50%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.