Wicklewood's Anglesey Eggs

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb potato, peeled
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 6 eggs
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1 pint milk
  • 2 ounces cornflour
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese
  • seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile melt 2oz of the butter in a frying pan and soften the leeks.
  3. Place the eggs in a pan of cold water with the vinegar and boil for 5 mins, drain and place in cold water.
  4. Pre heat the oven to 200c.
  5. Drain and mash the potatoes, season well and carefully stir in the cooked leeks.
  6. Pour the milk in a pan and add the cornflour and remaining 2oz of butter, slowly bring to the boil whisking (not stirring) continuously.
  7. Allow to bubble gently for 2 mins then add 2/3 of the cheese, season and stir well.
  8. Line a large shallow ovenproof dish or 4 small gratin dishes with the potato and leek mixture.
  9. Shell and halve the eggs, arrange on top of the leeks.
  10. Pour the cheese sauce over the eggs and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  11. Bake for 10-15 mins, serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

767 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 44.8g 57% DV
Carbs 76.8g 28% DV
Fiber 4.6g 16% DV
Sugar 18.1g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1536.5mg 67% DV
Potassium 703.3mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 165.8mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 157.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 356.5mg 27% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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