Savory English pie with cheese and onion is a charming treat with a crispy crust and a rich filling
Savory English pie, also known as "pie" in English, has a rich history and is a recognizable part of British cuisine. The origin of the English pie dates back to the medieval period, in the 12th century.
English pies are a popular dish that can be prepared in different versions with different fillings. This particular version combines classic ingredients such as cheese, potatoes and onions into a harmonious dish that is both easy to prepare and extremely tasty.
Savory English pie with potato filling
Ingredients
- 600 g of puff pastry
- 1 potato
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 125 ml of milk
- 50 ml of cooking cream
- 150 g of mature cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preparation of puff pastry:
- Cut out squares from the puff pastry.
- Place each one in a smaller aluminum container so that it covers the bottom and edge. We can also use a muffin tin.
- Pierce the bottom of the dough with a fork.
- Cover each pie with baking paper and sprinkle beans on it.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let the dough cool. Preparation of the filling:
- Cut the potatoes into small cubes, boil and strain.
- Melt the butter in a pan and fry the finely chopped onion.
- When the onion softens, add the flour and fry for another minute.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring all the time.
- When it starts to boil, add potatoes, grated cheese, mustard powder and cover with cooking cream.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix everything well.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pies, brush the edge of the dough with a beaten egg. Assembly and baking:
- Roll out the other puff pastry, form round shapes and place them over the filling.
- Push slightly and cut off the excess.
- Pinch the edges of the dough with a fork, and make a hole in the middle with a knife.
- Coat the pie with a beaten egg.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes.
