Welsh Leek Pie
Welsh Leek Pie is a traditional dish in Wales, often enjoyed during St. David’s Day celebrations on March 1st.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Welsh Leek Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Slice the leeks and rinse thoroughly.
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In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the leeks to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle the flour over the leeks and stir until coated.
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Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
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Add the beaten eggs to the leek mixture and stir well.
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Roll out the puff pastry and line a pie dish with it.
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Pour the leek mixture into the pie dish.
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Cover the pie with another sheet of puff pastry and crimp the edges.
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Make a few small slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
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Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
