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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal302
  • fat8g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs20g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre3g
  • protein37g
  • salt1.2g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then soften the leeks for 5 mins. Line the base of a 28 x 18cm baking tin with greaseproof paper.

  • step 2

    Mix the mince, thyme, two-thirds of the breadcrumbs, leeks and egg together with a little seasoning, then tip into the tin. Press the mixture firmly into the tin, then ruffle the surface with a fork. Mix the remaining breadcrumbs and bacon together and scatter over the top. Cook for 15 mins, then finish under the grill until golden and crisp on top. Serve with boiled potatoes and carrots.

RECIPE TIPS
MAKING IT SEASONAL

To make this dish even more seasonal, soften 200g/8oz peeled, cubed butternut squash with the leeks and add a handful of walnut pieces and cranberries to the mince.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2006

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A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.67 ratings

ybilton11

Have made several times. Always use 2 leeks, loads of seasoning and serve with gravy.

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Turned out pretty good, but 4 leeks is way too much, next time I'll use 2.

mekitavQpkQQMeE

This is ok with some adjustment. I added some paprika and garlic powder, only used 2 leeks instead of 4 and added more bacon. 4 leeks is unnecessary.

teresamaryfrancesnimmo1uHOaFHJ

I used a baking tray the same dimensions as the recipe not a loaf tin, and used four large leeks. I only used three of them as there would have been too much mixture. It cooked in the time stated and the top browned without grilling. It was delicious although slightly overpowered by leeks. I will…

Kim Newton 1

A star rating of 3 out of 5.

I added much more thyme than suggested and cooked it in a thin layer about 7cm and it cooked in about 25 minutes. I might try adding the butternut squash next time. I would say recipe feeds three rather than four

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