Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Recipe
This Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Recipe always takes me back to slow, cozy weekends. The kind where the kitchen feels warm and calm.
Ingredients
- Potatoes – 700 grams peeled and chopped
- Butter – 40 grams
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Onions – 2 large finely sliced
- Garlic – 2 cloves crushed
- Fresh thyme – 1 teaspoon chopped
- Mature cheddar cheese – 150 grams grated
- Double cream – 150 ml
- Milk – 50 ml
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Shortcrust pastry – 1 sheet
Instructions
Cook the Potatoes
- Place potatoes in salted water. Boil until soft. Drain well. Let them steam dry briefly.
Mash Gently
- Mash the potatoes lightly. Keep some texture. Do not make them too smooth.
Cook the Onions
- Heat butter and oil together. Add onions. Cook slowly until soft and golden.
Add Garlic and Thyme
- Stir in garlic and thyme. Cook gently for one minute. Do not burn the garlic.
Mix Potato Filling
- Add potatoes to the pan. Stir carefully. Let flavors mix gently.
Add Cream and Milk
- Pour in cream and milk. Stir slowly. The mixture should feel rich, not runny.
Season Well
- Add salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust. Good seasoning matters here.
Add Cheese
- Stir in most of the cheese. Save some for the top. Let it melt gently.
Prepare the Pastry
- Roll out pastry on a floured surface. Line your pie dish carefully.
Fill the Pie
- Spoon the filling into the pastry. Spread evenly. Press gently with spoon.
Add Final Cheese
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. This creates a lovely golden crust.
Bake the Pie
- Bake at 200°C. Cook for about 35 to 40 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Cook onions slowly for best flavor.
- Use strong cheddar for deeper taste.
- Add leeks instead of onions for variation.
- Try a little mustard for extra warmth.
- Use whole milk if cream feels too heavy.
- Let the pie rest before slicing.