Smoked Mackerel Quiche With Leek And Cheese
Easy smoked mackerel quiche with leek and cheese. Crisp pastry, creamy filling, perfect for dinner, lunch, or buffets.
Ingredients
- 4 sheets puff pastry thawed (4 x 4 inches)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 leek
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only
- ⅛ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8½ oz. smoked mackerel fillets cleaned, no bones
- 2 eggs size L
- 2 oz. aged Gouda cheese grated (or Parmesan/Brie)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to
390 °F or 
350 °F. - Line mini quiche forms (6 inch) with puff pastry. Prick the bottoms with a fork. Chill until ready.4 sheets puff pastry
- Wash and slice the leek. Melt butter in a pan, add leek and thyme, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cream and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then set aside 10 minutes.1 tablespoon butter, 1 leek, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, ⅛ teaspoons ground black pepper, ½ cup heavy cream
- Spread mackerel and leek on pastry bases (leek drained through a sieve, liquid reserved).8½ oz. smoked mackerel fillets
- Whisk the drained cream sauce with eggs and cheese. Brush pastry edges with this mixture.2 eggs, 2 oz. aged Gouda cheese
- Pour remaining sauce over filling. Place forms on a baking tray.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown (or 40 minutes for a big quiche).
NOTES
1. Can I make one large quiche instead of minis? Yes, double the recipe and bake for 40 minutes.
2. What cheese works best? Aged Gouda is classic, but Parmesan or brie gives a different twist.
3. Variations
- Use smoked salmon instead of mackerel.
- Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Try savory pie dough for a lighter crust.
- Refrigerator: Up to 3 days, wrapped well.
- Freezer: Up to 1 month, wrapped in foil.
- Reheat: Bake 10 minutes at 320 °F (160 °C).
Nutrition
Calories: 1669kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 60g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 845mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 8mg
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