MUSHROOM & LEEK PIE

Mushroom & Leek Pie image

In the Pacific Northwest, we make a savory pie with mushrooms and leeks. We prefer chanterelle, but baby portobello or oyster mushrooms will also delight your diners. -Vickie Woods, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Dough for single-crust pie
12 ounces fresh chanterelle, baby portobello or oyster mushrooms, or a combination of mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium leek (white portion only), halved and sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp tea towel. Trim stems; quarter or slice large mushrooms., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add leek; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 4-6 minutes or until tender and liquid has evaporated. Stir in leek, salt and pepper. Cool slightly., Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese onto bottom of crust. Top with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream until blended; pour over top., Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.