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How to Make a Cheese and Onion Pie

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By Sabah
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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!

From Quick Guide: Onions 101
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. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Step 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. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

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

  7. Step 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.

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