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Ham and Spinach Pie

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Pastry
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3-4 tablespoons water

Filling
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
2 whole leeks, washed and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 pound (8 ounces) cooked ham, diced
4 eggs
1 cup light cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

For the pastry, in a large bowl combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and toss until a soft dough is formed. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill.

For the filling, clean and stem the spinach. Stack and slice spinach leaves into 1/2-inch shreds/

In a large saucepan, melt the cutter. Add the spinach and leeks and cook until soft.

add the parsley and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the ham. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to fit the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Fit crust into pan. Line crust with foil and fill with pie weights. Pre-bake the pastry for 15 minutes, or until golden. Remove foil and pie weights. Let pastry cool.

Place the spinach mixture in a large bowl. Gently mix in the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Turn mixture into cooled pastry.

Bake pie at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes or until filling is set.

Let pie cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve hot.



We hope you enjoy your freshly made Ham And Spinach Pie. This recipe came from Brunch's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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