Bacon Leek And Potato Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Leek And Potato Pie

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• Vegetable Oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 6 oz streaky bacon, roughly chopped
• 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced and well washed
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• Salt
• Pepper
• Thyme
• Cheddar Cheese
• Tomatoes

How to Make Bacon Leek And Potato Pie

1. Preheat your oven's broiler to high and position a rack accordingly.
2. In a medium-to-large oven-safe frying pan or skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
4. Add the sliced leeks to the pan with the bacon fat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar.
5. Cook the leeks gently over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized. Take care not to burn them.
6. Stir the cooked bacon back into the leeks.
7. In a bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 4 ounces of the grated cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Pour the leek and bacon mixture evenly into a standard-sized pie dish.
9. Spoon the potato and cheese mixture evenly over the leeks and bacon.
10. Sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of grated cheddar cheese over the top. Decoratively arrange the tomato slices on top.
11. Season the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper.
12. Place the pie under the broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
13. Let the pie cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!