LEEK AND CHEESE FLAN

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My parents were world travelers and picked up this recipe in Scotland. It is one of my father's favorite recipes. Flan is kinda like a quiche. It initially called for a traditional shortbread pastry but I use pre-made pie crusts with the same result.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pie crust (1/2 package)
2 large leeks, washed and sliced thin
1/2 cup butter
3 large eggs
3 ounces milk
3 ounces sour cream
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Ste oven to 400 degrees (Mark6).
  • Line a 9 inch pie pan (or flan tin) with pie crust.
  • Saute leeks until soft, season with black pepper and cool.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk and sour cream. Add salt and then half the cheese and leeks to this mixture.
  • Pour into pie pan and sprinkle with rest of cheese. Grate nutmeg over, place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 184.9, Sodium 503.1, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 12.7

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