A savory (savoury) pie, is not to be confused with the herb savory, but is a British term that covers a wide array of baked pies that are served hot or warm, rather than a chilled fruit pie. A quiche, which is a French dish consisting mainly of eggs, often falls under the category of a “savory pie” as can the hearty Shepherd’s pie.
The pie as we know it today is actually thought to have originated in the 14th or 15th century, in England. Today, savory pies are generally served as a main course rather than an after dinner snack and can consist of all sorts of delicious combinations of meats, poultry or vegetables, with added cream and eggs. Savory pies are also a terrific way to revive leftover meat dishes.
The term savoury is no longer exclusive to the palate-cleansing bites of yesteryear. Just try this inexpensive and easy to make dish!
Savoury Leek, Bacon and Jalapenos Pie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust (thawed, 9-inch wide)
- 3 large leeks, rinsed well, slicing only the white portions
- 4-5 slices of good-quality bacon
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced and seeds removed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup of light sour cream
- ½ cup of heavy cream
- ½ cup of low fat milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Recipe
- Prick the pie crust with a fork, then put into the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Make sure to use pie weights or a heavy cooking pan to ensure the crust does not bubble. Cover with foil while baking.
- Remove the pie crust from the oven and set-aside the foil and pie weights. Using one egg, separate the yolk and brush the crust with the beaten egg white. Keep the remaining egg white.
- Put the crust back into the oven for another 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain, and crumble into bite-sized bits. Retain some of the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the sliced leeks and sliced jalapenos to the pan and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the other egg, remaining egg white and remaining egg yolk with the sour cream. Beat well.
- Stir in the milk and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Mix in the salt and pepper.
- Layer the pie crust with the leek, jalapeno and bacon mixture. Then pour the egg and milk mixture on top.
- Bake the pie for another 30 minutes until set.
- Let sit for about 15 minutes before serving.
Serve with a crispy salad for a main course, or eat alone for a light snack. Enjoy!
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