Ham, leek & potato pie

Ham, leek & potato pie

Use up leftover ham in this family dish - add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 45 mins

Method

  1. Heat a large frying pan, melt the butter, then add the onion and leeks. Cover, then very gently cook for 15 mins until soft. Add the potatoes after 5 mins cooking.
  2. Stir in the flour, turn up the heat, then add the stock, stirring until the mix thickens a little. Take off the heat, then stir in the crème fraîche, mustard and ham. Season to taste, then cool, if you have time. Spoon the mix into a large pie dish, adding a couple of bay leaves. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
  3. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut a pastry strip the same width as the lip of the dish, wet the edge of the dish with egg, then fix the strip around it. Brush the top with egg, then lay over the remaining pastry.
  4. Trim pastry to the edge of the dish, then ruffle the cut edges with the knife blade to help the layers rise. Cut a few slits to let the steam escape, decorate with bay leaves, if you like, then brush all over the top with egg. Can be done up to a day ahead, keep chilled. Bake for 30 mins until risen.

PER SERVING (FOR SIX)

499 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 1.84 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2009.

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  • Binder photo micky the chef

    23 December 2008

    micky the chef commented on this recipe

    thyis is definately a winner can't wait for Christmas to end so I can try this one.

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    27 December 2008

    tracy commented on this recipe

    I'll give this a go but put mashed potatoes on top and use gluten free flour too sure it'll be as good. Was wondering what to do with our ham stock!

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    27 December 2008

    shez commented on this recipe

    Made this for a pie and pea supper evening on Christmas eve and it disappeared very rapidly! Very nice pie and will make again.

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    27 December 2008

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    Great recipe didnt last long in our house

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  • Binder photo aliheaton

    28 December 2008

    aliheaton rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really easy and universal recipe. I used up leftover gammon, duck and sausages and it worked a treat.

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  • Binder photo Krissy

    02 January 2009

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    this is absolutley gorgeous!! easy to make and a great winter warmer, will def be making again

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  • Binder photo pete1781

    03 January 2009

    pete1781 commented on this recipe

    made this tonight, really good, the missus doesn't like leeks so i put in a bit more potato and a few handfuls of peas, also a few chopped garlic cloves in initially with the onions, really recommend this to anyone.

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  • Binder photo Joan I'Anson

    07 January 2009

    Joan I'Anson commented on this recipe

    Excellent. I made this when friends came round and they thought it was very tasty. For a change I'll make it with cheese shortcrust pastry next time.

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  • Binder photo Claire

    12 January 2009

    Claire rated and commented on this recipe

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    i made this with left over ham and i am now planning to have leftovers again so i can make it this week

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  • Binder photo Dorinda

    14 January 2009

    Dorinda commented on this recipe

    Absolutely delicious. Made my own rough puff pastry (VERY easy to do!)

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    04 February 2009

    Moira commented on this recipe

    easy to make and excellent flavour and loved by all the family.

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  • Binder photo megentilly

    07 April 2009

    megentilly commented on this recipe

    Made this dish using a variety of vegetables and added chorizo. Fab dish. Everyone loved it even the 4 year old. Will make this again.

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  • Binder photo Lisa

    21 April 2009

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    Gorgeous and really easy to make (with bought pastry!!). Husband has to restrain himself from having a 3rd helping!

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  • Binder photo Izzylivy

    08 September 2009

    Izzylivy rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this to use up the leftover ham from a Sunday dinner. I left the potato out of the main part & topped the dish with mash instead. It was delicious, real comfort food. Hubby says the 'Serves 4-6' should be changed....well he did have 3 helpings!

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    10 November 2009

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    Comfort food at its best!! Great easy recipe which the whole family loved. I'm going to do this for friends, roast chicken would work really well too. Can't wait for next time!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion , finely chopped
  • 3 leeks , finely sliced
  • 2 large potatoes , cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp plain flour , plus extra for dusting
  • 300ml chicken or ham stock
  • 100ml pot crème fraîche (or use leftover double cream)
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 200g cooked ham , shredded
  • 4 bay leaves , optional
  • 375g pack puff pastry
  • 1 egg , beaten, to glaze (or use milk)
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PER SERVING (FOR SIX)

499 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 1.84 g

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