Cheat's Homity Pies

40m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Grease the side of the pie dishes (11cm wide x 5cm deep) with butter.
  2. 2Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from the two sheets of pastry.
  3. 3Gently push the pastry into the pie dishes, making sure it goes into the corners and sticks to the sides.
  4. 4Prick holes in the bottom of the pastry using the prongs of a fork.
  5. 5Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from baking paper.
  6. 6Push each one into the pie dish and tuck it over the edge so the pastry is covered.
  7. 7Fill each one with around 2-3cm baking beans.
  8. 8Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Lift the paper and beans from the pie cases and bake for another 5 minutes.
  10. 10Whilst the pie crust is baking, heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan.
  11. 11Add the onion and fry for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  12. 12In the meantime, Place the mashed potato into a mixing bowl.
  13. 13Gently warm through in the microwave so that it's easier to stir.
  14. 14Mash it with a fork.
  15. 15Add 100g grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, fried onions, chopped spinach and milk to the bowl.
  16. 16Season with salt and pepper.
  17. 17Give it a good stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  18. 18Fill the pie cases with the mash until filled to the top.
  19. 19Cover in grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets ready rolled shortcrust pastry
  • 2 400g ready made mashed potato
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 large onions finely chopped
  • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 50 g fresh spinach finely sliced
  • 50 ml milk
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs

Equipment

ovenpie dishes (11cm wide x 5cm deep)forkbaking paperbaking beanslarge non-stick panmixing bowlmicrowave

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