Leek, cheese & potato pasties

Leek, cheese & potato pasties
Leek, cheese & potato pasties requires approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains about 15g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 450 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of European food. If you have g/ welsh caerphilly cheese, knob of butter, egg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Many people really liked this main course.

Instructions

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Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water for 5-8 mins until tender, but still holding their shape. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan.
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Add the leeks and thyme and soften for 10-12 mins.
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Drain potatoes and add to the leeks with the mustard and plenty of seasoning. Stir in the cream and leave to cool a little.
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Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
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On a floured surface, roll out the pastry to the thickness of a 1 coin. Use a side plate or a bowl as a template to cut out 6 x 15cm circles.
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Mix the cheese with the leek mixture and pile a mound of the mix onto the centre of each pastry circle.
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Brush around edges with a little egg, then bring edges together and crimp with your fingers to seal.
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Place pasties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, brush with the remaining egg and bake for 40-45 mins until golden brown.
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Serve warm or leave to cool.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 25 m.
Servings6
Health Score11
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