Cheat's Homity Pies

40 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the oven to 180C.
  2. 2Heat the oven to 180C.
  3. 3Heat the oven to 180C.
  4. 4Grease the side of the pie dishes with butter.
  5. 5Grease the side of the pie dishes with butter.
  6. 6Grease the side of the pie dishes with butter.
  7. 7Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from the two sheets of pastry.
  8. 8Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from the two sheets of pastry.
  9. 9Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from the two sheets of pastry.
  10. 10Gently push the pastry into the pie dishes, making sure it goes into the corners and sticks to the sides.
  11. 11Gently push the pastry into the pie dishes, making sure it goes into the corners and sticks to the sides.
  12. 12Gently push the pastry into the pie dishes, making sure it goes into the corners and sticks to the sides.
  13. 13Prick holes in the bottom of the pastry using the prongs of a fork.
  14. 14Prick holes in the bottom of the pastry using the prongs of a fork.
  15. 15Prick holes in the bottom of the pastry using the prongs of a fork.
  16. 16Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from baking paper.
  17. 17Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from baking paper.
  18. 18Cut out 4 x 20cm circles from baking paper.
  19. 19Push each one into the pie dish and tuck it over the edge so the pastry is covered.
  20. 20Push each one into the pie dish and tuck it over the edge so the pastry is covered.
  21. 21Push each one into the pie dish and tuck it over the edge so the pastry is covered.
  22. 22Fill each one with around 2-3cm baking beans.
  23. 23Fill each one with around 2-3cm baking beans.
  24. 24Fill each one with around 2-3cm baking beans.
  25. 25Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  26. 26Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  27. 27Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  28. 28Lift the paper and beans from the pie cases and bake for another 5 minutes.
  29. 29Lift the paper and beans from the pie cases and bake for another 5 minutes.
  30. 30Lift the paper and beans from the pie cases and bake for another 5 minutes.
  31. 31Whilst the pie crust is baking, heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan.
  32. 32Whilst the pie crust is baking, heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan.
  33. 33Whilst the pie crust is baking, heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan.
  34. 34Add the onion and fry for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  35. 35Add the onion and fry for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  36. 36Add the onion and fry for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  37. 37Place the mashed potato into a mixing bowl.
  38. 38Place the mashed potato into a mixing bowl.
  39. 39Place the mashed potato into a mixing bowl.
  40. 40Gently warm through in the microwave so that it's easier to stir.
  41. 41Gently warm through in the microwave so that it's easier to stir.
  42. 42Gently warm through in the microwave so that it's easier to stir.
  43. 43Mash it with a fork.
  44. 44Mash it with a fork.
  45. 45Mash it with a fork.
  46. 46Add 100g grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, fried onions, chopped spinach and milk to the bowl.
  47. 47Add 100g grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, fried onions, chopped spinach and milk to the bowl.
  48. 48Add 100g grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, fried onions, chopped spinach and milk to the bowl.
  49. 49Season with salt and pepper.
  50. 50Season with salt and pepper.
  51. 51Season with salt and pepper.
  52. 52Give it a good stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  53. 53Give it a good stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  54. 54Give it a good stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  55. 55Fill the pie cases with the mash until filled to the top.
  56. 56Fill the pie cases with the mash until filled to the top.
  57. 57Fill the pie cases with the mash until filled to the top.
  58. 58Cover in grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  59. 59Cover in grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  60. 60Cover in grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets ready rolled shortcrust pastry
  • 2 sheets ready rolled shortcrust pastry
  • 2 sheets ready rolled shortcrust pastry
  • 2 400g ready made mashed potato
  • 2 400g ready made mashed potato
  • 2 400g ready made mashed potato
  • Oil for frying
  • Oil for frying
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 large onions finely chopped
  • 2 large onions finely chopped
  • 2 large onions finely chopped
  • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 50 g fresh spinach finely sliced
  • 50 g fresh spinach finely sliced
  • 50 g fresh spinach finely sliced
  • 50 ml milk
  • 50 ml milk
  • 50 ml milk
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (I used Thyme, Rosemary and Sage)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (I used Thyme, Rosemary and Sage)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (I used Thyme, Rosemary and Sage)

Equipment

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

Tips

  • If you don't want to make them quite as big, you can freeze any leftover filling or just make one big pie.