HAM, LEEK, EGG & CHEESE PIES

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A quick and easy dish which can be served as a starter or for breakfast, brunch or lunch. My adaptation of a recipe Australian cook Iain Hewitson (Huey) adapted from a recipe by London food writer Jill Dupleix.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Yield 6 pies, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 -2 leek, thoroughly washed and sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
6 slices ham
6 eggs
2 cups cream (preferably a thick cream, reduced or low fat is fine)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
salt, to taste (optional)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup tasty cheese, grated
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 170°-180°C.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and gently sauté the leeks and garlic until tender. Season to taste (if adding salt, remember that the ham will add some saltiness).
  • Cut the ham into rounds and place in deep muffin trays. Top with the leek and garlic mixture, gently pressing down, and carefully break an egg into each muffin recess.
  • Top each pie with a small dollop of cream and the cheeses. Then cook the pies in the oven for about 12 minutes or until the eggs are just set.
  • Leave the pies in the muffin tray for about 5 minutes before unmoulding and serving hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.4, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 337.7, Sodium 492.1, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 20.2

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