Cheese and potato pasties
Soft potato, onion and mature cheddar in a crisp pastry, good hot or cold.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.79 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour and butter together to fine crumbs. Add a pinch of salt and about 90 ml cold water and bring it to a dough. Chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 2
Boil the potato for 6 minutes until just tender. Drain well and cool a little.
6 min - 3
Mix the potato with the onion, cheese, chives and plenty of black pepper.
- 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut the dough into 4 and roll each piece into a circle. Spoon the filling into the middle.
- 5
Brush the edges with egg, fold over and crimp. Brush the tops with egg.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes as the filling is hot.
30 min
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