French Leek Pie

Name: French Leek Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust; 2 teaspoons butter; 3 leeks, chopped; 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup light cream; 1.25 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

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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.

Recipe by plume d'argent

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

6

Yield:

1 (9 inch) pie

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

304	Calories
20g	Fat
20g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 34mg	11%
Sodium 293mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 5mg	27%
Calcium 308mg	24%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 122mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.