Cheese and Onion Pie
By Cook Express
Published on 18 March 2022
The best cheese and onion pie is a simple cheese and onion pie – with just the ingredients you’d expect. This savoury pie contains just cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion and egg, wrapped in crisp and buttery pastry. Great for a vegetarian gathering, you can also pop a cold slice in lunch boxes. Try mixing up the filling, if you like – half cheddar with a crumbly light cheese such as Cheshire or Caerphilly is a good combination.Need more pie recipe inspiration? We've got you covered. Time and servings
55 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 350 g of ready-made shortcrust pastry
- 200 g of mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 large of onion, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Heat the oil in a small pan over a low heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and sweat for a couple of minutes until transparent and just starting to soften. Tip into a bowl, and leave to cool completely. Lightly beat one of the eggs, and stir into the cooled onion with the cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.Step 2
Halve the pastry, and roll out each piece on a floured work surface. Use one of the pastry circles to line the pie tin, overlapping the edges, and fill with the cheese and onion mixture. Wet the edge of the pastry with a little water, then top with the other round of pastry. Trim away the excess, then pinch the edges together with your finger and thumb to seal. Using a sharp knife, make two slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.Step 3
Lightly beat the remaining egg to make an egg wash, and brush all over the top of the pie. Bake in the oven for 25–35 minutes until cooked and golden. Serve with a mixed salad and boiled or steamed new potatoes.