Cheese and Onion Pasty Hand Pies

Savory hand pies filled with a comforting mixture of cheese, onions, and potatoes. A perfect grab-and-go snack or lunch.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

750 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.40/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

2sheetsReady-made shortcrust pastry(Approximately 375g total)

£2.50

2mediumPotatoes(Peeled and diced)

£0.40

1largeOnion(Diced)

£0.30

150gMature Cheddar Cheese(Grated)

£1.80

2tablespoonsButter

£0.25

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Or to taste)

1Egg(Beaten, for egg wash)

£0.30

1tablespoonMilk(Optional, if needed to adjust potato consistency)

£0.05

Total Cost

£5.60

£1.40 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are slightly softened.
3.
Remove from heat and let the potato and onion mixture cool slightly. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese. If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk to moisten it.
4.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the shortcrust pastry. Use a round cutter or knife to cut out 4 circles from each sheet, making a total of 8 circles. Each circle should be approximately 5-6 inches in diameter.
5.
Place a generous spoonful of the cheese, onion, and potato filling onto the center of four pastry circles.
6.
Brush the edges of the filled pastry circles with beaten egg.
7.
Top with the remaining pastry circles and press the edges firmly together to seal, crimping with a fork for decoration and to ensure a tight seal.
8.
Brush the tops of the pasties with the remaining beaten egg.
9.
Cut a small slit in the top of each pasty to allow steam to escape.
10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pasties are golden brown.
11.
Let the pasties cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy warm or cold.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

58g

22% of RDA

Fat

48g

69% of RDA

Protein

26g

52% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

28 g

140% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of mustard powder to the potato and onion mixture.

You can use other cheeses, such as Gruyere or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella.

Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as peas or corn.

If you don't have ready-made pastry, you can make your own.

Pasties can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

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