Best Cheese Swede Leek Pie Recipes

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CHEESY LEEK & POTATO PIE



Cheesy leek & potato pie image

This pie is made like an extra-large pasty, so you don't need a special dish or ring

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 leeks, cut into chunks
small knob butter
pinch dried rosemary or thyme
450g potato (1 very large baking potato is perfect), chopped into thick slices
140g melting cheese, such as cheddar, cut into small chunks
500g pack shortcrust pastry
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Put the leeks, butter and herbs in a pan, cover and cook over a low heat for about 20 mins until very soft, stirring occasionally. While the leeks are cooking, put the potatoes in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 mins until just cooked. Drain the potatoes and stir into the cooked leeks. Leave to cool, stir in the cheese and season with plenty of pepper and salt if you want. The filling can now be chilled for use the following day, if you like.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Divide the pastry in two and roll one of the pieces to the size of a dinner plate. Transfer this to a baking sheet and roll the remaining pastry and any trimmings to a round about 5cm bigger than the first. Pile the filling into the middle of the round on the baking sheet, leaving a 4cm border. Brush the border with the beaten egg, then drape over the larger piece of pastry. Trim the edges to neaten, then press the sides together with your thumb. Brush the tart all over with egg. Bake for 35-40 mins until golden. Leave to rest for 10 mins before cutting into wedges and serving with beans or greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.83 milligram of sodium

LEEK, CHEESE & POTATO PIE



Leek, cheese & potato pie image

Celebrate leeks with our cheesy leek and potato pie, topped with a lovely crumbly pastry lid. Serve with a watercress salad for a satisfying supper

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 17

500g (2 large) waxy potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp butter
2 leeks , halved and cut into ½ cm thick slices
1 onion , chopped
grating of nutmeg
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
20g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
20g mature cheddar
250g melting cheese , like doux de montagne, ogleshield, or reblochon, sliced (use vegetarian if needed)
250g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
140g cold butter , plus extra for the dish
2 tsp vodka
2-4 tbsp iced water
1 egg , beaten, to glaze

Steps:

  • To make the pastry, sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl and add 1 tsp sea salt. Coarsely grate in the cold butter, then use your fingertips to work into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pour over the vodka and use a butter knife to mix it in, then pour over 2 tbsp cold water and stir again with the knife. If you need to, add a little more water until it comes together as a dough, about 1-2 tbsp. Lightly knead the pastry to a smooth dough in the bowl, dust lightly with flour and wrap in baking parchment. Rest for at least 30 mins.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 5mm- thick slices and put them in a lidded saucepan. Cover with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt, bring to the boil with the lid on, then lower to a simmer and cook for 8-10 mins until just tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry.
  • In a large non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil, bay leaf and butter together over a medium heat, then add the leek and onion. Season well and add a good grating of nutmeg. Cook, stirring, for 8-10 mins, until softened. Add about 100ml water, and cook until most of it has evaporated. Discard the bay leaf and stir in both the mustards and parmesan. Set aside to cool. Butter and flour a 20cm round pie dish.
  • Roll ¾ of the pastry out on a lightly floured surface in a circle larger than the pie dish, then line the dish. Roll the rest into a large circle for the lid and chill both for 10 mins. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • Spoon a layer of the leek mixture into the lined dish, grate over some cheddar and top with a layer of potatoes and the melting cheese slices. Repeat the layering until you have filled the pie dish - press down to compact it.
  • Brush some of the egg around the edges, top with the pastry lid and crimp together. Egg wash the lid, scatter over some sea salt and cut two slits in the lid. Bake for 45-50 mins until golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 mins, then slice and serve with a watercress salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

FRENCH LEEK PIE



French Leek Pie image

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

1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
2 teaspoons butter
3 leeks, chopped
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup light cream
1 ¼ cups shredded Gruyere cheese

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

BEEF, LEEK & SWEDE CUMBERLAND PIE



Beef, leek & swede Cumberland pie image

With a golden swede, creamy potato and crunchy breadcrumb topping, this twist on a Cumberland pie is sure to become a warming winter staple

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 (or 2 if large), leeks white part diced, green part sliced and kept separate
1 large carrot , finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp rapeseed oil or vegetable oil
1kg good-quality beef mince (a little fat adds flavour and tenderises, so try a 10% mix rather than super-lean)
200g unsmoked bacon lardons
3 tbsp plain flour
5 thyme sprigs
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Marmite
1.2l beef stock
1kg swede (about 2 large), peeled and chopped into chunks
350g floury potatoes , chopped into chunks
25g butter , plus a few knobs
100ml milk
a little freshly grated nutmeg
25g mature cheddar , grated
25g fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the leek whites, carrot and celery in a flameproof casserole dish with the butter, oil and a pinch of salt, and soften, without colouring, over a gentle heat.
  • Meanwhile, brown the mince in a non-stick frying pan. Cook in batches to keep it brown and avoid it going grey and soggy. If you've used a lean mince, you may need to add a drop of oil. Break up the mince well with a wooden spoon as you go.
  • When the veg is soft, stir in the bacon lardons, turn up the heat a little and cook until everything is golden. Stir in the mince, followed by the flour, 3 thyme sprigs, Worcestershire sauce and Marmite. Gradually stir in the stock and bring everything to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hrs until the sauce is thickened and rich, and the beef tender, removing the lid and stirring in the leek greens halfway through.
  • While the beef bakes, put the swede and potato into two separate pans. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then simmer until tender - about 20 mins. Drain both well, then tip back into their pans over a low heat to steam-dry for a few mins. When both (but particularly the swede) look dry, combine them in one pan with the butter, milk, nutmeg and lots of seasoning. Mash until smooth.
  • Transfer the mince to individual dishes or one baking dish (or leave in the casserole if you prefer, discarding the thyme sprigs). Cover with the mash, using a fork to fluff up the top. Rub the cheddar into the breadcrumbs with the leaves from the remaining thyme sprigs and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the mash, dot with small knobs of butter, then increase the temperature to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and bake for 30 mins until golden and crisp on top. Can be made ahead and chilled, or frozen and defrosted. Bake for an extra 10-15 mins until the sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

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