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Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasty

Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasty made with puff pastry, beautifully golden and flaky, with a delicious vegetarian filling. Great as a snack, or even as a light meal with a nice salad on the side.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: English
Servings: 12 pasties
Calories: 301kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 sheet of puff pastry (ready rolled)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the potatoes and boil in salted water for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain the water and allow them to cool.
  • Lightly mash the potatoes, it does not have to be a smooth mash, a lumpy one would do.
  • Leave the mash to cool completely.
  • Peel and cut the onion roughly.
  • In a pan, heat up the oil and butter, then fry the onions on a low to medium heat until golden.
  • Mix the fried onions with the potatoes and cheese, and season to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Cut each puff pastry into 6 rectangles, place a tablespoon of the potato mixture on one half, brush the edges with a bit of water, then fold the other half over and seal.
  • Use a fork to press the edges well, then poke each pasty in a few places using a fork to allow the steam to escape during baking.
  • Beat the egg well, then brush each pasty.
  • Arrange them onto 2 baking trays, and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
  • Serve them either warm or cold.

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Notes

  • Make sure the potato mash is cool before adding the cheese and onions to it. If the filling is warm, the puff pastry will melt and make a proper mess.
  • I highly recommend brushing the pasties with egg before baking, as that gives them a nice shine. Do not forget to poke the pasties in a few places before baking to allow the steam to escape.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg