How to Make a Cheese and Onion Pie

A savory pie is all you need for comfort food on a chilly day, and the British Cheese and Onion Pie is much easier to prepare than a complicated quiche. If you're craving something salty and are short on time, this pie is a great snack or meal. Here's all you need to make a classic cheese and onion pie, the English way!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 8-inch pastry crusts
• 2 large yellow onions
• 2 tbs. oil
• 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbs. whole milk
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Prepare the onions. Dice the onions into tiny cubes. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions until brown. Set aside.

3. Prepare the cheese. Grate the cheese into large shreds and set aside.

4. Create the onion and cheese layers. Place browned onions onto the 8-inch pastry, then top with cheese layer.

5. Add the milk and pepper. Pour the milk on top of the cheese and sprinkle the pepper on top.

6. Add second layer of pastry dough. Cover the entire pie with the pastry dough.

7. Bake for at least 30 minutes until top of pie is brown.

Tips & Warnings

• Enjoy the pie with HP sauce for an authentic taste!
• Cheese and onion pie is often served with bacon and peas.
• A heavier version of the pie includes potatoes and double cream in the filling.
• Avoid overbaking by checking the pie at the 20-minute mark.

Resources

• A 'heavy' version of Cheese and Onion Pie from BBC Radio 4.