Wicklewood's Anglesey Eggs
- 1 lb potato, peeled
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 6 eggs
- 4 ounces butter
- 1 pint milk
- 2 ounces cornflour
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese
- seasoning
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile melt 2oz of the butter in a frying pan and soften the leeks.
- Place the eggs in a pan of cold water with the vinegar and boil for 5 mins, drain and place in cold water.
- Pre heat the oven to 200c.
- Drain and mash the potatoes, season well and carefully stir in the cooked leeks.
- Pour the milk in a pan and add the cornflour and remaining 2oz of butter, slowly bring to the boil whisking (not stirring) continuously.
- Allow to bubble gently for 2 mins then add 2/3 of the cheese, season and stir well.
- Line a large shallow ovenproof dish or 4 small gratin dishes with the potato and leek mixture.
- Shell and halve the eggs, arrange on top of the leeks.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the eggs and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 mins, serve hot.
potato, leeks, eggs, butter, milk, cornflour, cheddar cheese, seasoning, vinegar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wicklewoods-anglesey-eggs-440610 (may not work)