Cheese and Onion Pie

Name: Cheese and Onion Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: European, American, British
Ingredients: 450g/1lb plain flour, plus extra for dusting; 2 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 120g/4½oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing; 1 free-range egg yolk; 50g/2oz parmesan cheese (or a similar vegetarian hard cheese), grated; 120ml/4fl oz water; 1 free-range egg, beaten, for glazing; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 2 yellow onions, small diced; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated aged white cheddar cheese; 1 cup grated smoked gouda cheese; 1/2 tsp ground mustard; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; optional 1 egg; salt to taste; pepper to taste

13 steps

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

A Game of Thrones inspired cheese and onion pie recipe.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:01:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories551.6 kcal (28%)

Total Fat28.5 g (41%)

Carbs54.6 g (21%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein18.8 g (38%)

Sodium702.6 mg (35%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Prepare the Pastry

Step 1

Pulse the flour, baking powder, salt, butter and egg yolk in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Add the grated parmesan and stir until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually add the water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing continuously until the mixture just comes together as a dough. (You may not need to use all of the water.)

Step 4

Roll the dough into a ball, then wrap it in cling film and chill in the fridge for an hour.

Prepare the Filling

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350° F

OvenPreheat

Step 6

Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender, drain and set aside.

Fork

Colander

Step 7

Boil chopped onions in salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and return to pot. Coat onions with the flour, then add milk and heavy cream to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, for 3-4 minutes or until the liquid is smooth and slightly thickened.

CooktopHeat

Pot

Colander

Step 8

To the pot add potatoes, cheese, ground mustard, and cayenne; stir well. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 9

Grease a pie dish and line the base and sides with one round of pie crust. Prick the base of the pastry several times with a fork. Pour pie filling into the pastry shell.

Step 10

Brush the rim of the pastry shell with beaten egg and place the second pastry round onto the pie. Crimp the edges and trim excess pastry if neceessary. Make small holes or slits in the center of the pastry then brush the rest of the pie with remaining egg wash.