Leek, cheese & potato pasties

Health score
10%
Leek, cheese & potato pasties
85 min.
6
462kcal

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If you’re looking for a comforting and delicious dish that perfectly blends flavors and textures, our Leek, Cheese & Potato Pasties are sure to hit the spot! With their golden, flaky crust and savory filling, these pasties make a fantastic lunch, dinner, or even a snack. For anyone who appreciates the robust flavors of leeks, the creaminess of potatoes, and the tanginess of cheese, this recipe is not to be missed.

Whether it's a chilly evening or a sunny afternoon picnic, these pasties are a hearty and satisfying option. The combination of tender potatoes and sweet leeks, enhanced with a touch of Dijon mustard and fresh thyme, creates a filling that is both comforting and sophisticated. Plus, it’s a brilliant way to use up ingredients and elevate simple pantry items into something quite extraordinary.

Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these delightful pastries are easy to make and invitingly aromatic as they bake in your oven. Creating a batch means you’ll have leftovers to enjoy, making them a versatile addition to your meal prep. So why not roll up your sleeves and take a culinary adventure? Grab your ingredients and prepare to serve up a rustic dish that is sure to impress. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  • small potatoes cut into 1cm cubes ( 300g 11oz)
  • knob butter 
  • small leek split finely sliced
  •  thyme sprigs chopped
  • tbsp dijon mustard 
  • tbsp cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 500 pastry crust 
  • oz cheese cut into small chunks
  •  eggs beaten

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the leeks and thyme and soften for 10-12 mins.
  3. Drain potatoes and add to the leeks with the mustard and plenty of seasoning. Stir in the cream and leave to cool a little.
  4. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  5. 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.
  6. Mix the cheese with the leek mixture and pile a mound of the mix onto the centre of each pastry circle.
  7. Brush around edges with a little egg, then bring edges together and crimp with your fingers to seal.
  8. Place pasties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, brush with the remaining egg and bake for 40-45 mins until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm or leave to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories462kcal
Protein12.37%
Fat36.38%
Carbs51.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.29
Glycemic Load
24.67
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.399565489396%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
1.25mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:461.9kcal
23.09%
Fat:18.61g
28.62%
Saturated Fat:8.97g
56.09%
Carbohydrates:58.97g
19.66%
Net Carbohydrates:55.43g
20.16%
Sugar:2.04g
2.26%
Cholesterol:64.08mg
21.36%
Sodium:628.15mg
27.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.24g
28.48%
Selenium:29.86µg
42.65%
Vitamin B1:0.53mg
35.33%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.48%
Folate:110.5µg
27.62%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.26%
Phosphorus:234.87mg
23.49%
Iron:4.04mg
22.44%
Calcium:212.34mg
21.23%
Vitamin B3:4.16mg
20.78%
Vitamin A:958.49IU
19.17%
Vitamin C:15.56mg
18.87%
Vitamin K:18.13µg
17.27%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.77%
Fiber:3.54g
14.17%
Potassium:394.33mg
11.27%
Magnesium:43.52mg
10.88%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.73%
Copper:0.2mg
9.96%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
6.97%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.9%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.46%