Leek Quiche Recipe
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19.7g
Net Atkins Count TM
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:Other
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:Other
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Difficult
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22.2g
Protein
35.5g
Fat
3.9g
Fiber
490.2cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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8 Atkins Pie Crust
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1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick
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1 1/2 lb Leeks
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0 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
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3 large Egg (Whole)
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0 1/2 tsp Salt
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0 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
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1 cup, shredded Gruyere Cheese
DIRECTIONS
Use 1 Atkins Pie Crust recipe. Follow instructions to prebake the pie crust. Prebake the shell and pour filling (directions follow) into hot shell.
- Keep oven on at 350°F. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced leeks and sauté, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes, until softened. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Stir egg mixture into the leeks and cream. Sprinkle ¾ cup of cheese on bottom of pie shell.
- Pour egg mixture into prebaked pie shell; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake 45 minutes, or until just set in middle and browned on top. If necessary, turn on broiler; broil 6 from element 2 minutes, just until top browns.
Cooking Tip
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