Cheesy Leek and Potato Pie

This is from 
http://www.amuse-your-bouche.com/recipes/

This was one I've had my eye on for a while and never made. Easy to make and yummy to eat (we had it for supper tonight).



Makes one large pie (around 12 inches)

1 frozen pie crust
1tbsp oil
1 leek, halved lengthwise then sliced (Don't forget to wash them!)
2 cloves garlic, minced1lb potatoes1.5 tbsp butter, softened
200g cheddar cheese, grated
2tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4tsp mild/medium curry powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
3tbsp milk

Heat the oven to 200°C (Gas Mark 6 / 400°F).

Heat the oil in a frying pan, and cook the leeks and garlic over a medium heat for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are soft.

Meanwhile, chop the potatoes into fairly small chunks (I left the skins on), and boil for around 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside to cool for a few minutes.

Use a fork to lightly mash the potatoes – they should not be completely smooth, but you don’t want huge lumps left either. Add the leeks and garlic, butter, parsley, curry powder, egg, milk, and half of the cheese. Mix well. Transfer the mixture to the pie crust, and spread out into an even layer. Top with the remaining cheese, and bake for a further 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is crispy and the crust is fully cooked. I finished it under the broiler for about 2 minutes.