CHEESE & ONION PIE

This is so easy and an absolute family favourite.  Served with mashed potato and baked beans it is utter comfort food!

INGREDIENTS

Shortcrust Pastry
In whatever quantity is needed for the amount of pies you're making.  I would tend to make it with 8oz flour, 4oz fat and 2oz water, as per my recipe, to line a standard pie dish that would serve 4 people.

Filling
1 Sliced Onion
Grated Strong Cheddar Cheese - approx 8oz
English Mustard Powder - 1 teaspoon
1 Beaten Egg
Sea Salt & White Pepper

Note:  I never weigh the cheese as I just do it by eye, grating enough until it looks like it will fill my pie dish, 8oz is a complete guess!

METHOD
Line your chosen pie dish with shortcrust pastry.  Don't use a pie dish that is too deep.

Cut the onion in half and then slice.  Place in a microwaveable dish with a drizzle of water. Cover with cling film and cook in the microwave until they are soft.  It will only take a couple of minutes.

Mix all the remaining ingredients with the onion, putting a small amount of the beaten egg to one side to glaze the pastry later.  Place the mixture inside the pastry lined pie dish.  Top with a pastry lid, flute the edges using your finger and thumb or even just a fork.  Make an incision in the middle of the pie with a knife to let the steam escape and then glaze with the retained beaten egg.

Bake in a preheated oven at about 190c for about 30 / 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.