Description
Comforting Cheese Onion and Potato Pie brings rustic charm from British kitchens, blending creamy layers with golden pastry. Home cooks will savor each hearty slice, experiencing a classic dish that warms both plate and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) floury potatoes, thinly sliced
- 200 grams (7 ounces) strong, hard cheese (cheddar), half grated, half chopped
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 1 bunch spring onions, roughly chopped
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) shortcrust pastry
Dairy and Eggs:
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) creme fraiche
- 1 egg, beaten
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 small pinch grated nutmeg
- 1 large pinch paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the pie dish by greasing and dusting with flour, then preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan) or Gas 6.
- Create a creamy mixture by combining grated cheese and creme fraiche, then set aside for layering.
- Using two-thirds of the pastry, carefully roll out and drape into the pie dish, allowing excess pastry to hang over the edges.
- Construct the first layer by arranging thinly sliced potatoes as the base, followed by a sprinkle of onions and spring onions.
- Spread a portion of the cheese and creme fraiche mixture evenly over the vegetable layer, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, alternating potatoes, onions, and cheese mixture to build depth of flavor.
- Complete the final layer with the remaining cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Roll out the remaining pastry to create a lid, carefully placing it over the filled pie and sealing the edges by crimping and pressing.
- Brush the pastry top with beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes at 200C, then reduce temperature to 180C and continue baking for an additional hour until the crust turns a deep, rich golden brown.
- Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or a mix to enhance flavor complexity.
- Thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline for consistent, even cooking and elegant pie layers.
- Consider pre-caramelizing onions beforehand to develop deeper, sweeter taste profile.
- Swap traditional pastry with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or wheat-sensitive diners, using almond or rice flour blends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg