Leek Quiche

• 1/2 lb. leeks (see Notes)
• 1/4 stick salted butter
• 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 lb. cottage cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Milk, to brush

1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. Trim and thinly slice the leeks.
3. Melt the butter in a pan and gently saute the leeks until they are soft, about seven minutes.
4. Line a 9-inch quiche or pie pan with the pastry.
5. Use the pastry trimmings to cut leaf shapes to decorate the edge of the quiche later.
6. Beat the eggs and cottage cheese together and season with salt and pepper.
7. Stir in the cooked leeks, mix well and pour into the prepared quiche base.
8. Decorate with the pastry leaves and brush with a little milk.
9. Bake for up to 30 minutes, until the quiche is cooked through and the pie crust is golden.

leeks, butter, pastry, eggs, cottage cheese, salt, milk

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/leek-quiche (may not work)