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Leek & Bacon Pie
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Kate Slate

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    • By Kate Slate
    The word pie should be in quotation marks because this doesn't have a pastry crust. Instead, a batter made of eggs, milk, and a little bit of baking mix separates as it bakes into a savory custard layer and a crunchy top. Serve this as a brunch dish with a big side salad.
    Ingredient #6: Although this is a "Just 5 Ingredients" recipe, if you went for one more ingredient, it could be a dried herb, like tarragon, or some grated Parmesan in the batter.

    Ingredients

    Serves:

      • 4 small or 2 large leeks
      • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
      • 1/2 teaspoon salt
      • 2/3 cup baking mix
      • 1/4 tsp pepper
      • 1 cup milk
      • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch glass pie plate.

    Trim off the root ends and dark green leaves from the leeks, leaving the white and tender green. Halve the leeks lengthwise (or quarter if using large), then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Wash the leeks in a large bowl of warm water. Carefully scoop out the leek pieces (which will float), leaving the sand and grit in the bottom of the bowl.

    In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour out all but a light film of bacon grease.

    Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the leeks. Sprinkle with the salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Scrape into the pie plate. Sprinkle on the bacon and set aside.

    Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the baking mix and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk, then the remaining milk and the eggs. Stir just to moisten. Pour the batter over the leeks and bacon and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Single Serving / Serves 6 Total
    Calories 194Calories from fat 81
    Total Fat 9gm14%Saturated Fat 3gm15%
    Cholesterol 154mg51%Sodium 617mg26%
    Total Carbohydrates 17gm6%Fiber 0gm0%
    Sugars 4gmProtein10gm
    Vitamin A19% Vitamin C9%
    Calcium10% Iron11%

    Nutrition Facts provided by: Kate Slate

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available.

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    harmanaj

    This recipe looks like a wonderful take on a favourite old classic I bake regularly for dessert - apple or cherry or plum CLAFOUTIS. I would never have thought of doing clafoutis as a savoury dish and will try it soon. As to the question on Baking mix - try this - use 2/3 cup of all purpose flour and 1/2 tsp of baking powder.

    May 02 2011 at 8:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    gordman17

    What is baking mix?

    January 20 2011 at 6:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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    Ralph

    From other recipes I've seen like this, I think the baking mix is Bisquick or its equivalent under another brand name.

    January 20 2011 at 7:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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