Cheese and Onion Pie
A classic Cheese and Onion Pie filled with caramelized onions and rich cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g puff pastry
- 200g mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 100g cream cheese
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft and translucent.
- Combine the mature cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and onions in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out half of the puff pastry to fit your pie dish.
- Transfer the rolled-out pastry into the pie dish and fill it with the cheesy onion mixture.
- Roll out the remaining puff pastry to cover the pie and seal the edges.
- Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or mashed potatoes. For extra flavor, try different cheese combinations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg