Cheese and Onion Pasty Bites

Miniature versions of the classic Cornish pasty, filled with a cheesy onion mixture. Perfect for a snack or light lunch.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

2760

Level

Easy

Yields

12 servings

Cost

£0.34

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian•Eggs

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

375gReady-made Shortcrust Pastry(You can use puff pastry for a flakier version.)

£1.75

1mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.30

150gCheddar Cheese(Grated. Use a mature cheddar for a stronger flavor.)

£1.50

100gPotato(Peeled and finely diced)

£0.10

1tbspButter(For frying the onion.)

£0.15

0.3tspSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3tspBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.02

1Egg(Beaten, for egg wash)

£0.30

Total Cost

£4.13

£0.34 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3
In a bowl, combine the softened onion, grated cheddar cheese, diced potato, salt, and pepper.
4
Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thick.
5
Using a round cutter (around 8cm diameter), cut out pastry circles.
6
Place a spoonful of the cheese and onion mixture in the centre of each pastry circle.
7
Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
8
Fold the pastry circle in half to form a semi-circle and crimp the edges to seal.
9
Place the pasty bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10
Brush the tops of the pasty bites with the remaining beaten egg.
11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
12
Let cool slightly before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (68g)

2760 kcal / 11558 kJ

Carbs

198g

76% of RDA

Fat

189g

270% of RDA

Protein

78g

156% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

18 g

60% of RDA

Sugar

27 g

30% of RDA

Sodium

1800 mg

78% of RDA

Saturated Fat

117 g

585% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavour, add a teaspoon of English mustard to the cheese and onion mixture.

You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

For a different flavour, try adding a pinch of dried thyme or rosemary to the filling.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Starter

Watercress and Apple Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, and a bright lemon-thyme vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.

10 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"The peppery watercress and crisp apple provide a refreshing contrast to the savory and rich cheese and onion filling of the pasty bites. The light, herbaceous vinaigrette cuts through the richness of the pastry and complements the onion beautifully, preparing the palate for the main course without being heavy."