Leek and Apple Bake (Crustless Quiche)

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   Cut off the white and soft green part of the leeks, split in half length wise and wash well in a bowl of water.

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   Slice the leeks into 1/8 - 1/4 slices across the grain creating moon shaped slices.

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   Set aside.

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   Core and dice the granny smith apples, do not peel.

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   Place into a bowl and set aside.

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   In a small skillet or wok, I used a wok, melt 1 stick or 1/4 pound of butter on medium heat.

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   When melted add your leeks and saute until tender and fragrant.

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   Remove the leeks from the heat and place in a medium to large size bowl.

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   Let them cool while you cook your apples.

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    Now add more butter to the skillet or wok to melt then add your apples to it.

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    Cook them until they are soft adding the brown sugar at the end.

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    This is optional depending on your taste and sweetness of your apples.

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    I used two teaspoons of Splenda Brown Sugar.

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    Add the cooked apples to the leeks and continue to let them cool.

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    Next in a medium size bowl beat four eggs well and add the half and half and beat well again.

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    Add the Cottage Cheese to your egg and milk mixture and beat well.

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    Combine the two together in the bowl with the now cool leeks and apples.

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    1/4 tsp of salt or to taste.

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    Mix well and then pour into your well sprayed or buttered casserole dish.

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    This can also be placed into a slightly cooked pie crust for a crusted Quiche it you like.

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    It is very versatile.

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    Bake at 350 degrees until solid and golden on the top.

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    It will depend greatly on your choice of dish.

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    I cooked mine for an hour in a round two quart dish.

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    This can easily be split into two 8-9 inch pie plates and cooked for less time.

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    Serve at room temperature or hot with a nice spinach salad for a complete meal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.