Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Mushroom & Leek Pie Recipe.

Ingredients:

Dough for single-crust pie
12 ounces fresh chanterelle, baby portobello or oyster mushrooms, or a combination of mushrooms
3 TBSPs butter, divided
1 medium leek (white portion only), halved and sliced
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
3 TBSPs heavy whipping cream
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8" thick circle; transfer to a 9" pie plate.
Trim crust to 1/2" beyond rim of plate; flute edge.
Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp tea towel.
Trim stems; quarter or slice large mushrooms.

In a large skillet, heat 1 TBSP butter over medium-high heat.
Add leek; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Remove from pan.

In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms; cook 4-6 minutes or until tender and liquid has evaporated.
Stir in leek, salt and pepper.
Cool slightly.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese onto bottom of crust.
Top with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream until blended; pour over top.

Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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