Leek Pie Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥄 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🥧 Yield: Makes 1 pie
Description
This Leek Pie is a delightful luncheon or light dinner option, perfect for those looking for a comforting yet easy-to-make meal. The pie crust made from bread adds a unique twist, providing both flavor and convenience. Originally inspired by a recipe from the Australian Women’s Weekly, this dish has stood the test of time and remains a favorite among many. Pair it with a tossed green salad and some crispy chips (fries) on the side for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread (crusts removed)
- Margarine
- 3/4 cup chopped red capsicum (bell pepper)
- 1 leek, finely sliced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Grated cheese
- 1 vegetable stock cube
Instructions
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Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Remove the crusts from the bread slices and spread them evenly with margarine.
- Reserve the crusts for later use.
- Line the base and sides of a deep pie plate with the buttered bread slices, placing the buttered side down.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over the bread slices and press down gently. Set aside.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, melt a knob of margarine over medium heat.
- Add the finely sliced leeks and cook for about 5 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped red capsicum and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1 minute.
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Make the Sauce:
- Blend the cornflour with the milk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Crumble the vegetable stock cube into the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the leeks and capsicum.
- Cook the mixture for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously, until it thickens slightly.
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Combine and Bake:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and beat the egg into the mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the prepared bread-lined pie plate.
- Use the reserved bread crusts to decorate the top of the pie in a lattice pattern, creating a visually appealing design.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (approximately 390 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the Leek Pie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm alongside a fresh tossed green salad and some crispy chips (fries) for a delightful meal that’s sure to please.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 419.2
- Fat: 19.2g
- Saturated Fat: 8.9g
- Cholesterol: 174.2mg
- Sodium: 836.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.5g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Protein: 21.8g
Enjoy the savory goodness of this Leek Pie, a satisfying dish that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare!
