If Leeks Could Kill...... Recipe

Name: If Leeks Could Kill......
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter, plus; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 34 lb mushroom, washed and sliced; 2 leeks; 1 bunch fresh parsley; 4 ounces ground hazelnuts or 4 ounces ground walnuts; 3 eggs; 1 ½ tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; puff pastry (enough to line a 8-inch spring form, bottom, sides and top); salt and pepper, to taste; herbes de provence

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter, plus
1 ½ tablespoons butter
34 lb mushroom, washed and sliced
2 leeks
1 bunch fresh parsley
4 ounces ground hazelnuts or 4 ounces ground walnuts
3 eggs
1 ½ tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
puff pastry (enough to line a 8-inch spring form, bottom, sides and top)
salt and pepper, to taste
herbes de provence

1
Fry the mushrooms, stirring regularly, in 1 teaspoon of butter on medium heat until they are brown and crispy (approximately 15-20 minutes).
2
Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and wash each half between the layers well to remove any grit/sand.
3
(Leeks are notorious for this.)
4
Slice the leeks into thin half-rings using all of the white and light green parts but not the dark green leaves.
5
Chop the parsley leaves.
6
Butter (1 tsp) the spring form and line the bottom and sides with puff pastry.
7
Distribute the sliced leeks around the pastry bottom and sprinkle the fried mushrooms on top.
8
In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
9
Add the milk until you have a thick but fluid sauce.
10
Reduce heat to low, stir in the parsley and ground hazelnuts then whisk in 2 eggs and remove from heat.
11
Pour the sauce over the leeks and shrooms, then cover the top of the pie with more puff pastry, taking care to seal the top to the sides of pastry.
12
Preheat the oven at 350F Separate the final egg and brush the yolk over the top of the pie.
13
Bake the pie for 1 hour, then take out and carefully slide a knife around the edge until the pie is loose from the side of the spring form.
14
Remove the cylinder leaving the pie sitting on just the bottom plate and return to oven for an additional 30 minutes.
15
Serve with salad or simply with tomatoes and capers in vinaigrette dressing.
16
A great Fall dish!
17
*Optional Note:* To brown the outer rim of the pie, which we didn't do for the photographed rendition, baste the sides with egg yolk just after removing the outside of the spring form pan at the 30-minutes-remaining mark.

1263

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, plus, 1 ½ tablespoons butter, 34 lb mushroom, washed and sliced, 2 leeks, and more.

Yes, If Leeks Could Kill...... falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

If Leeks Could Kill......

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Variations & substitutions

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