Cheese, Onion, and Potato Hand Pies
Cheese, Onion, and Potato Hand Pies are a comforting and satisfying snack that brings together the rich flavors of creamy cheese, sweet onions, and tender potatoes all encased in a flaky pastry. These hand pies are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in, a picnic with friends, or as appetizers at your next gathering. With their crispy exterior and deliciously savory filling, these treats are sure to impress. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and frozen for future enjoyment, making them a convenient option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 hand pies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potatoes (yellow flesh recommended)
- 1 lb onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour (plus extra as needed)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt (plus extra as needed)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 200 g cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg
- 4 sheets frozen puffed pastry (thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Dice the potatoes into cubes, boil until tender, then drain and cool.
- Sauté the Onions: Cook diced onions in butter over medium-low heat until tender.
- Mix the Filling: Combine cooled potatoes, sautéed onions, shredded cheese, cream, mustard, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the Hand Pies: Cut puff pastry into rectangles, fill with the mixture, seal edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), brush tops with egg wash, cut slits for steam, and bake until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg