Cheese Swede Leek Pie Recipes

LEEK AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a pie pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
• Peel and cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Bring to a boil in salted water, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter together over a medium heat. Add, leek, onion, white pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring for 10 minutes, until softened.
• Add about 1/3 cup of water, and cook until most of it has evaporated. Stir in mustard and parmesan. Set aside to cool.
• Put a layer of pie pastry in the pie pan.
• Spoon in half of the leek mixture, sprinkle on a layer of the cheddar cheese, and top with a layer of potatoes. Press down with the back of a spoon to compact everything.
• Add the rest of the leek mixture, the Fontina cheese, and the rest of the potatoes.
• Top with the second pie crust, crimping together the edges to seal it shut.
• Whisk together the egg yolk and teaspoon of water. Brush the top of the pie with the egg wash. Cut a few slits in the lid to vent. Sprinkle with sea salt.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

FRENCH LEEK PIE

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.

SWEET POTATO, CHEESE AND LEEK PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Mix the oil, garlic and crème fraîche together in a large bowl.
• Add the sweet potato slices and toss until coated.
• Lightly grease a gratin dish.
• Layer in sweet potato mixture and leeks ending with potato on the top.
• Top with cheese and breadcrumbs or just the cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, removing foil for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.