Irish Cheese and Onion Pie
A golden pie of mature cheddar, soft onions and potato in a crisp shortcrust case.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.74 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 butter into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add 5 to 6 tbsp cold water and bring together into a dough. Wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 2
Boil the potatoes for 8 minutes, until just tender. Drain and cool.
8 min - 3
Cook the onions in the oil over a low heat for 12 minutes, until soft and sweet.
12 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) with a baking tray inside. Roll out two thirds of the pastry and line a 23 cm pie dish.
- 5
Mix the potato, onions, cheese, chives and cream with plenty of black pepper. Spoon into the case.
- 6
Roll out the rest of the pastry for a lid, seal the edges and brush with egg. Cut a small steam hole.
- 7
Bake on the hot tray for 35 minutes, until golden.
35 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.