anglesey eggs (welsh)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

A popular Welsh breakfast dish. Calls for a Welsh cheese, Caerphilly. If you can't find it, substitute sharp white cheddar

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For anglesey eggs (welsh)

  • 11/4 lb
    potatoes, peeled
  • 3
    leeks, washed and sliced (white and some of the green part)
  • 6
    eggs, hard boiled
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    caerphilly cheese, grated (sub sharp white cheddar)
  • 1 pinch
    ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make anglesey eggs (welsh)

  • 1
    Cook the potatoes in boiling water for about 15 minutes, or until soft. Drain and mash.
  • 2
    Cook the leeks in a little water for 10 minutes. Drain. Stir into the potatoes with a little black pepper.
  • 3
    Peel the eggs and cut into halves or quarters lengthwise.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 400F. Grease an ovenproof casserole dish with butter (or use nonstick cooking spray)
  • 5
    Pour butter into a pan and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until blended and then slowly whisk in milk. Add nutmeg. Bring to a gentle boil and cook 2 minutes, whisking, until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in half the cheese and season to taste.
  • 6
    Put potato mixture into dish and arrange egg slices over the top. Top with cheese sauce and the sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • 7
    Put into oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

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