Cheese, Onion & Potato Pasties

If you need some comfort food, this is the recipe for you.  These cheese, onion and potato pasties are absolutely delicious.  They are great as a snack, or even as a light meal with a nice salad on the side.  Make lots as everyone will be wanting more...

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Baking Days, Comfort Food, Lunch Time, Picnic Time
• Cuisine: British
• Cooking Method: Baking

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 300 g potato (peeled & finely diced)
• 15 g butter
• 1 large onion (peeled & grated)
• 150 g extra mature cheddar (grated)
• 4 tbsp double cream
• 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 small handful of flat leaf parsley (finely chopped)
• sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 sheet of ready rolled puff pastry
• 1-2 egg yolk (beaten)
• 1 splash of milk

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large drying pan and gently fry the finely diced potatoes until softened and golden. Now add the butter to melt and gently fry the onion for about 1 minute. Place in a bowl and allow to cool.
2. Now add the cheese, cream, mustard, parsley and season to taste. Mix until fully combined.
3. Unroll the sheet of pastry and cut into four rectangles. Divide the filling into four and place on one side of each rectangle. Place the egg and a splash of milk in a small bowl and brush around the edges. Fold the pastry over and seal the edges. with your fingers. Place in the fridge.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ Gas Mark 6.
5. Using a fork, press down around the outside of each pasty. Place on a lined oven tray and slice some steam holes in each pasty . Brush with the egg wash and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes. After about 10-12 minutes brush the pasties with some more egg wash. Keep an eye on them as they can bake quite fast. Remove from the oven and place on a wired rack. Serve warm or cold - enjoy!