Leek Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds leek - chopped & well rinsed
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 paprika (bell pepper), chopped
• ½ pound (250 gr) boiled ham, chopped
• ½ pound (250 gr) grated cheese, e.g., Gruyère
• ¼ pound (125 gr) mushrooms
• puff pastry sheets
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt & pepper

Instructions:

• boil the leek for about 5 minutes, drain very well (takes some squeezing)
• cook the bell pepper in some oil or in the microwave oven
• cook the mushrooms in some oil, drain very well
• mix all ingredients in a bowl, adding the egg last
• line bottom of a spring form pan with puff pastry (loaf pan is OK)
• bake blind in preheated oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 5-10 minutes (to avoid soggy bottom)
• line sides of the pan with puff pastry, make sure to overlap all edges & seal
• fill with leek mix
• cover with puff pastry, cut vent holes
• brush with egg whites or milk
• bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown