Tasty cheesy leek and potato pie recipe
The cheesy leek and potato pie came about when I wanted to make something a bit different for real comfort food. It is a bit of a take on Homity pie I guess but cheesier! So this is how I make cheesy leek and potato pie, if you enjoy it please do let me know.
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This is a really cheap recipe to make and is a great way to use any reduced leeks you have bought for a filling meal that even kids love!
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Frozen vegetables are nutritionally just as good as fresh usually so do keep an eye for those too to save money. Frozen leeks work really well in this cheesy leek and potato pie and are often cheaper too! Do you have any particular frozen vegetables you love? Do share them with me it is always nice to hear people’s recommendations.
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The best vegetables are those that have a low-calorie density. Slimming World call these speed foods, other diets say non-starchy vegetables or other similar phrases. Basically, we are talking about the healthier vegetables – potatoes don’t count but butternut squash is much healthier for example!
This means if you eat 100g of spinach, for example, it is just 23 calories and obviously, 100g of anything would fill you up significantly. On the other hand, 100g of crisps, which would be just as filling, is around 536 calories!
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Recipe
Cheesy leek and potato pie a no pastry pie
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 60 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 Portions 1x
- Category: Main meal
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
A hearty cheesy leek and potato pie without pastry
Instructions
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Place potatoes and boiling water in a pan and bring to a boil. Cook for around 20 minutes until soft enough to mash
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Drain potatoes and mash then set aside.
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Using a large frying pan and low calorie cooking spray fry the leeks, garlic and onions until soft.
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Mix the leek mixture into the potatoes and set aside.
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Beat the eggs in a separate bowl
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Add the eggs, cottage cheese and grated cheese into the mashed potatoes and leek mixture and mix thoroughly. Season well and pour into a large casserole dish.
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Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden on top.
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