Anglesey Egg Recipe
Anglesey Eggs are a Welsh vegetarian dish featuring mashed potatoes, eggs, and a creamy leek sauce, ideal alone or paired with meats.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F).
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In a large frying pan, melt 25g butter. Add sliced leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
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Increase heat, stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes while continuously stirring.
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Gradually pour in milk, stirring continuously, and cook for 2 minutes until a thick, creamy sauce forms.
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Reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in half the cheese and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Butter an ovenproof dish. Spread mashed potatoes to cover the base, arrange egg quarters into the potatoes, then pour the leek sauce over.
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Mix the remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and sprinkle evenly over the leek sauce.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and bubbling.