FRENCH LEEK PIE
It's an original French recipe My Mum used to bake during the holidays. Great to eat with a salad during summer or even winter time. Absolutely Delicious!!! Can be prepared the day before and served as a starter or main dish. Can substitute Emmental for Gruyere cheese.
Provided by plume d'argent
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in leeks; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and cheese, and warm through. Pour mixture into pie shell
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until custard is set and golden on top. Allow to sit 10 minutes before cutting pie into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 292.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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Pheonix Blaze
p_blaze@hotmail.comI made this pie for a vegetarian friend, and she loved it! I omitted the bacon and used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Abir Hamja
hamja19@aol.comThis pie is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I added a cup of cooked chicken to the filling, and it was delicious.
Zigzag Zigzag
z-z@yahoo.comI served this pie with a side salad and a glass of white wine. It was a perfect meal!
Darren Kenny
darrenkenny@hotmail.comI added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the filling. It made the pie even more delicious!
Samantha Rogers
s_rogers61@gmail.comI baked this pie for 45 minutes instead of 35 minutes. It was still a bit runny in the center, but it tasted great.
Shajib Hossain
hossain_s69@yahoo.comI made this pie in a 9-inch pie plate instead of an 8-inch pie plate. It turned out fine, but the crust was a bit thinner.
kamala budhathoki
b_kamala69@yahoo.comI didn't have any bacon on hand, so I used crumbled sausage instead. It was still delicious!
Amjad Amjad
a-amjad@yahoo.comI had some trouble finding leeks at my local grocery store. I ended up using green onions instead, and the pie still turned out great.
ridoy rashed
rashed-ridoy@hotmail.frThe crust was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I would use a different recipe for the crust next time.
Badmus Ayobami
b-a@yahoo.comThis pie was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs or spices next time.
Romario the freestyler
romariot62@aol.comI made this pie for my French class, and they all loved it! It was a great way to introduce them to French cuisine.
Trey Isom
isomtrey@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! The pie was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Kaywalld Roopchand
kaywalld9@gmail.comI've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover leeks.
Akhil Mohammed Akhil
m47@yahoo.comThis pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The finished product was delicious and looked very impressive.
Venica Currie
v-currie@gmail.comI made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the combination of leeks and bacon.
shane vermeulen
vshane60@yahoo.comThis was my first time making a French leek pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie looked just like the pictures. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Md jakirul Islam
islam@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of leeks, but this pie changed my mind. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the cheese and bacon added a nice richness. I especially loved the crispy crust.
nadr jemal
jemal_nadr49@gmail.comThis French leek pie was an absolute delight! The flavors of the leeks, cheese, and bacon came together perfectly. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.