Description
Welsh comfort rises with elegant Anglesey eggs, blending creamy leeks, fluffy mashed potatoes, and golden cheese into a hearty British classic. Homemade goodness meets traditional flavors, promising warmth in each comforting bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 4 medium potatoes (about 500 grams/17.6 ounces), peeled and chopped
- 1 cup grated cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup (125 milliliters/4.2 fluid ounces) milk
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare creamy mashed potatoes by boiling potatoes until tender, then thoroughly mashing with butter and milk until smooth and velvety.
- Sauté leeks in a pan over medium heat until they become soft and translucent, gently folding them into the prepared potato mixture and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Hard-boil eggs for precisely 9 minutes, immediately transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking, then carefully peel and slice each egg into quarters.
- Craft a luxurious cheese sauce by creating a classic roux, gradually whisking in milk, and melting cheese until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Assemble the dish in a baking dish by creating alternating layers: spread a base of herbed potato-leek mash, arrange egg quarters strategically, and generously pour cheese sauce over the top.
- Position the dish under the grill at 200°C for 10-15 minutes, watching carefully until the surface transforms to a golden, bubbling masterpiece with crisp edges.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier mash that holds its shape better during baking.
- Rest eggs in cold water immediately after boiling to stop cooking and prevent tough yolks.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to cheese sauce for a subtle depth of flavor that complements the leeks and eggs.
- Make this dish vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based milk and cheese alternatives without compromising the rich, comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Welsh
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg