Deep-filled Homity Pie

Rich wholemeal pastry packed with a potato, onion, and cheese filling, featuring spinach and a hint of nutmeg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 801.8 kcals 4810.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 43.7 grams 261.9 grams
Fat 62.1 grams 372.4 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 102.8 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
Butter
for the pastry
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
25
g
Butter
for the filling
175
g
Cheddar Cheese
mature, coarsely grated
250
ml
GrainsCereals
125
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for rolling
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
2
tbsp
Parsley
fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
tsp
Salt
flaked sea salt to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
850
g
Potato
floury variety, peeled and quartered
3
piece
Onion
halved and sliced
100
g

Steps

  • Blend flour and butter in a food processor until breadcrumbs form.
  • Pulse in the egg until a dough forms and flatten into a round.
  • Press the pastry into the base and sides of a 20cm springform tin.
  • Boil potatoes for 15 minutes and cut into 3cm pieces.
  • Fry onions in butter and oil for 15 minutes and add garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix potatoes, onions, garlic, 100g cheese, parsley, spinach, and spices.
  • Transfer filling to the pastry, pour over cream, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin and serving.