Mary Berry Cheese and Potato Pie Recipe
If you are looking for the ultimate comfort meal, this Mary Berry Cheese and Potato Pie Recipe is perfect. It is a creamy cheesy and very filling dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Floury potatoes like King Edward or Maris Piper
- 2 large white onions finely sliced
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 250 g mature cheddar cheese grated
- 100 ml whole milk
- 1 teaspoon English mustard
- 2 large tomatoes sliced (for the topping)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A pinch of paprika for extra color
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into large, even chunks. Boil them in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until they are very soft.
Sauté the Onions
- While the potatoes boil, melt half the butter in your frying pan. Cook the sliced onions slowly until they are soft, sweet, and golden brown.
Mash the Potatoes
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the warm saucepan. Mash them thoroughly until they are completely smooth and have no lumps at all.
Mix with Dairy
- Add the remaining butter and the milk to the warm mashed potatoes. Stir well until the mixture looks creamy, light, and very fluffy.
Add the Flavor
- Stir in the English mustard and plenty of salt and black pepper. The mustard helps bring out the sharp flavor of the cheddar cheese.
Fold in the Cheese
- Reserve a small handful of cheese for the top of the pie. Fold the rest of the grated cheese into the warm potato and onion mixture.
Prepare the Dish
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spoon the cheesy potato mixture into your ovenproof baking dish and smooth the top.
Create the Topping
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the potato mixture in a pretty pattern. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and a pinch of paprika over everything.
Bake the Pie
- Place the dish in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The top should be bubbling, golden, and very crispy.
Rest and Serve
- Let the pie sit for five minutes before serving it to your family. This helps the cheese set so you can cut perfect, tidy slices.
Notes
- Use red onions instead of white for a slightly sweeter and colorful flavor.
- Add a splash of heavy cream for an even richer and more luxurious mash.
- Stir in some chopped chives or green onions for a fresh, herbal taste.
- For a smoky flavor, use a smoked cheddar cheese instead of standard mature cheddar.
- You can add cooked bacon bits if you do not need it to be vegetarian.
- If you like spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the potato mix.