Ingredients - serves 4 to 6
1 packet puff pastry | 4 rasher smoked back bacon |
A little butter for greasing | Freshly ground black pepper |
12 oz (350g) strong cheddar cheese | 1 beaten egg |
1 large sweet onion |
Method
- Grease a 9 inch (20cm) pie plate.
- Roll out the pastry to a size that enables you to line the plate and make a lid.
- Grate the cheese and the onion (alternatively the onion can be finely sliced) and lay into the pie.
- Season with the black pepper then wet the edge of the pastry liner and lay the lid on the top, sealing the edges well. * (see note below)
- Brush the top with the beaten egg and make two vent holes.
- Stand on a baking tray and place in the oven pre-heated to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 for 35 mins.
* The pie can be frozen at this stage
Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving, or serve it cold. Served cold it makes a good picnic dish.