Egg and Bacon Leek Pie Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Egg and Bacon Leek Pie, a savory and comforting dish that's perfect for any meal of the day.
Equipment
- 1 Pie dish For baking the pie
- 1 Frying pan For cooking the bacon and leeks
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon Chopped
- 2 large Leeks Sliced and cleaned
- 5 large Eggs Beaten
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 cup Grated cheese Cheddar or Gruyere
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cold butter Cubed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Cold water Adjust as needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough and fit into a pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a frying pan, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the leeks until softened. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle bacon, leeks, and cheese over the prepared crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until set and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream and opt for turkey bacon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30000IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 2000mgIron: 0.4mg
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