Deep Dish Cheese Onion Potato Pie Recipes

DEEP-DISH CHEESE, ONION & POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. In a small bowl, mix the grated cheddar with the crème fraîche, then set aside. Grease and lightly flour a ceramic or metal pie dish, or shallow cake tin, about 23cm wide. Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a lightly floured surface until large enough to line the tin with a little overhang.
• Place a layer of potatoes over the tart and scatter over some of the sliced onions, spring onions and chunks of cheese. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and paprika. Layer over more potatoes, scatter again with more onions and cheese, then splodge over half the crème fraîche mix. Repeat with 2 more layers (the potatoes will come up way above the pastry), pushing the filling down slightly, then finish with the remaining crème fraîche mix.
• Roll the remaining pastry so it fits over the potatoes. Brush the sides with egg, then lay the pastry over the top. Squeeze the edges together and trim with a knife. Crimp the sides and brush the top all over with egg. Place the pie on a baking sheet, bake for 30 mins, reduce the temperature to 180C/ fan 160C/gas 4, then carry on baking for 1 hr until golden. Leave the pie to rest for 10 mins, then serve straight from the dish cut into slices, with a salad or baked beans on the side.

CHEESY ONION PIE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onions in butter until golden brown. In a large bowl, beat eggs and cream. Add the onions, salt and pepper. , Line a deep-dish 9 in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Add egg mixture; sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Seal and flute the edges; cut slits in top. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

POTATO, CHEESE AND ONION PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C Roll 2 thirds of the pastry on to a lightly floured work surface and use it to line a 23cm flan dish.
• Arrange the potatoes in a single layer over the base of the dish, then top with a layer each of the onion and cheese. Repeat until the potatoes are all used, seasoning well between each layer.
• Pour over the cream.
• Roll out the remaining pastry to make a lid. Lightly dampen the edges of the pie with water. Place the pastry lid on top and pinch the edges together to seal well.
• Bake for 1 - 1 1/4 hours, until the potatoes and onions are tender. Leave for 10 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to cool slightly.

CHEESE,ONION AND POTATO

Steps:

• Boil the diced onions and potatoes together.
• Once potatoes are soft, drain and mash together with the butter and milk or cream and slowly add 2/3 of the cheese (set aside the other 1/3).
• Add some ground pepper to taste. I also add a pinch of paprika and cayenne pepper.
• Take the mash off the hob and set aside. When slightly cooled add 1 beaten egg to the mix. (This step shouldn't be skipped it really adds to the flavour!).
• When everything has been combined together, place the mixture into a baking dish, and cover with the remaining cheese, add the tomato slices around the dish as you please.
• (You could also top with cooked bacon to make a change when you cook the dish again!).
• Bake at 180 C / Gas 4 in the centre of the oven until the cheese has melted and is starting to turn a nice golden brown around the edges.

ONION POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Gently squeeze potatoes to remove excess water. Melt 5 tablespoons butter; add to potatoes along with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press in bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are browned. Cool to room temperature. , In a saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and red pepper in remaining butter until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Spoon into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Combine the eggs, milk and remaining salt; pour over onion mixture. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

POTATO CHEESE AND ONION PIE

Steps:

• For pastry, put 1/4 cup of the flour, shortening or lard and 3 tablespoons ice water into bowl.
• Beat until mixture is smooth.
• Add remaining flour.
• Mix until mixture resembles coarse meal, but holds together when pressed into a ball.
• Add water if necessary.
• Divide into two parts.
• Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
• Roll out one part of dough to fit the pan. Set aside.
• For filling, melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of two skillets.
• Add onion slices to one and potato slices to the other.
• Saute each vegetable for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are soft and potatoes are tender crisp.
• Spread half the cheese into bottom of the pastry lined pan.
• Top with half the onions and half the potatoes. Sprinkle with pepper and seasoning salt.
• Repeat layering.
• Roll out top crust. Arrange over filling.
• Seal edges. Brush with egg-milk mixture. Pierce vent holes.
• Bake at 350 F until golden, about 30 minutes.