Cheese and Onion Pie
A hearty British shortcrust pie filled with caramelised onions and sharp cheddar — proper comfort food.
Total time
100 min
Prep
55 min
Cook
45 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Vegetarian
vegetarian
Ingredients
400gshortcrust pastry
1kgonions, thinly sliced
300gstrong cheddar, grated
3eggs
100mldouble cream
60gbutter
1 tspfresh thyme leaves
1 tspDijon mustard
1egg yolk for glazing
Instructions
1
Slowly cook onions in butter 40 minutes until very golden and caramelised.
2
Cool completely, mix with cheese, eggs, cream, thyme and mustard.
3
Season generously.
4
Line a deep 23cm pie dish with two thirds of the pastry.
5
Fill with onion and cheese mixture.
6
Cover with remaining pastry, crimp edges firmly.
7
Brush with egg yolk and cut a steam vent.
8
Bake at 190C for 40 minutes until deep golden.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
855
Protein
14.2g
Fat
56g
Carbs
74.4g
Fiber
6.3g
Sodium
486mg
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