Description
Cheese and Onion Hand Pie delivers comfort in every bite with creamy potatoes, sweet onions, sharp cheddar, and flaky puff pastry. Baked to golden perfection, these savory hand pies are perfect for lunch, appetizers, or cozy dinners. Simple to make yet beautifully rich in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 lb onions, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus extra to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 200 g (2 cups) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Boil in salted water for 8–10 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool completely.
- Cook the Onions: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onions with a pinch of salt over medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes until soft and translucent. Cool completely.
- Make the Cream Mixture: Whisk together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, flour, ¾ tsp salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the Filling: In a large bowl, mix cooled potatoes, onions, and shredded cheddar. Pour in the cream mixture and stir gently until combined.
- Assemble the Hand Pies: Roll out puff pastry and cut each sheet into six rectangles. Spoon filling onto half, brush edges with egg wash, cover with another rectangle, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Arrange pies on parchment-lined sheets, brush with egg wash, and cut 3 small slits on top. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Cool the filling completely: Warm filling will cause pastry to tear or become soggy.
- Don’t overfill: Use about 1/12 of the mixture per hand pie to avoid leaks.
- Egg wash is key: It ensures a glossy finish and proper sealing.
- Freeze ahead: Assemble and freeze unbaked pies for quick meals later.
- Flavor variations: Add herbs, mushrooms, or swap cheese for blue or gouda for unique twists.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Savory Pastries
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie