To prepare a delicious recipe with leek and cheese, we start by cleaning the leek. Remove the green part and wash it well under cold running water to eliminate any impurities. Then, cut the leek into pieces about 1 cm long, so that they cook evenly.
In a pot, bring water to a boil, adding a teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor of the leek. Once the water is boiling, add the leek pieces and blanch for about 5-7 minutes, or until they become soft but not completely mushy. This step is essential to preserve the texture and taste of the leek. After the leek is ready, remove it from the water and drain it in a sieve, letting it cool completely.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg well, then add the crumbled cheese. You can use cottage cheese, feta cheese, or any other preferred type to add a touch of flavor. Add salt and pepper to taste, as well as a tablespoon of sour cream, which will provide a creamy consistency to the dish. The mixture should be homogeneous and flavorful, so don’t hesitate to taste it to adjust the seasonings.
Once the leek has cooled completely, add it to the bowl with the cheese and egg mixture, stirring gently to avoid breaking the leek pieces. Now, it’s time to deal with the puff pastry. If you are using store-bought dough, make sure it is thawed. Roll out the dough on a surface dusted with flour, then cut it into squares or rectangles, depending on the desired shape.
On each piece of dough, place a portion of the leek and cheese mixture. Roll the dough, forming tight rolls that will become crispy and delicious in the oven. Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to expand during baking. With a fork, prick the rolls here and there to allow steam to escape and to achieve an even texture.
Before putting them in the oven, brush the rolls with a beaten egg to give them a golden and shiny color. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they become golden and crispy. The aroma that will fill your kitchen during baking will be irresistible.
Once they are ready, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. These leek and cheese rolls are perfect as an appetizer or snack, being delicious both warm and cold. Enjoy!
In a pot, bring water to a boil, adding a teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor of the leek. Once the water is boiling, add the leek pieces and blanch for about 5-7 minutes, or until they become soft but not completely mushy. This step is essential to preserve the texture and taste of the leek. After the leek is ready, remove it from the water and drain it in a sieve, letting it cool completely.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg well, then add the crumbled cheese. You can use cottage cheese, feta cheese, or any other preferred type to add a touch of flavor. Add salt and pepper to taste, as well as a tablespoon of sour cream, which will provide a creamy consistency to the dish. The mixture should be homogeneous and flavorful, so don’t hesitate to taste it to adjust the seasonings.
Once the leek has cooled completely, add it to the bowl with the cheese and egg mixture, stirring gently to avoid breaking the leek pieces. Now, it’s time to deal with the puff pastry. If you are using store-bought dough, make sure it is thawed. Roll out the dough on a surface dusted with flour, then cut it into squares or rectangles, depending on the desired shape.
On each piece of dough, place a portion of the leek and cheese mixture. Roll the dough, forming tight rolls that will become crispy and delicious in the oven. Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to expand during baking. With a fork, prick the rolls here and there to allow steam to escape and to achieve an even texture.
Before putting them in the oven, brush the rolls with a beaten egg to give them a golden and shiny color. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they become golden and crispy. The aroma that will fill your kitchen during baking will be irresistible.
Once they are ready, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. These leek and cheese rolls are perfect as an appetizer or snack, being delicious both warm and cold. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Feta 200 g, Leeks (2-3), 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons sour cream, Puff pastry, Salt, Pepper