Mum’s Cheese and Potato Pie
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| Serves | 4 to 5 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg, Milk |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Halloween, Thanksgiving |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
A comforting family recipe that is easy to make and is great all year around. Use extra mature Cheddar cheese for a tangy taste, and don't omit the English mustard powder, as it adds a piquancy to the dish.
Ingredients
- About 1 kilo of potatoes (peeled and cut into small pieces)
- 225g extra mature Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 large onion (peeled and finely diced)
- 2 free-range eggs
- butter (to taste, about 50g)
- milk (to mix, about 100ml)
- 2 to 3 teaspoons English mustard powder
- salt and pepper, to season
Note
A comforting family recipe that is easy to make and is great all year around. Use extra mature Cheddar cheese for a tangy taste, and don't omit the English mustard powder, as it adds a piquancy to the dish.
Directions
| Step 1 | Put the pieces of potato into a large saucepan along with the diced onion and boil until soft. Meanwhile pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F and lightly butter a large ovenproof baking dish or casserole dish. (Pyrex dishes are good) |
| Step 2 | Drain the cooked potatoes and onion and then mash the potato mixture with a potato masher or with a hand held blender/mixer. |
| Step 3 | Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the English mustard powder and then enough butter and milk to loosen the mixture a bit, before adding the beaten eggs. Mix well. |
| Step 4 | Add three quarters of the grated cheese to the mixture and mix well; spoon the cheese and potato mix into the buttered baking dish and then sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top. |
| Step 5 | Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pie is bubbling hot and the top is golden brown. |
| Step 6 | Serve immediately with streamed cabbage, salad leaves or other seasonal vegetables and greens. The top can be garnished with sliced tomatoes before baking too. |
