Heavenly Cheese Onion and Potato Hand Pies Recipe
Heavenly Cheese Onion and Potato Hand Pies are a savory treat featuring tender potatoes and caramelized onions blended with rich cheddar and creamy Dijon mustard sauce, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a comforting snack or a hearty appetizer, these hand pies boast a golden crust and a luscious cheesy filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 hand pies 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb potatoes (yellow flesh recommended)
- 1 lb onions (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp unsalted 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 shredded cheddar cheese
Pastry and Finishing
- 4 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Peel and cube the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Place them in a saucepan of salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and let cool.
- Sauté Onions: While potatoes cool, finely dice the onions. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onions until soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, flour, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Filling: In a mixing bowl, stir the cooled potatoes, sautéed onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Add the cream mixture and gently fold everything together until well mixed and creamy.
- Prepare Pastry: Unroll one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and roll slightly if needed. Cut into six rectangles. Brush edges with egg wash.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon a generous amount of filling into the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving borders for sealing.
- Seal Pies: Place a second pastry sheet over the filled rectangles. Press edges together and crimp securely with a fork.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pies: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange pies on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with egg wash and cut 3 slits in each pie for steam to escape.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until pies are golden brown and filling is bubbling. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure onions are sautéed until soft but not browned for best flavor.
- Use yellow-fleshed potatoes for creamier texture.
- Chill puff pastry sheets well before working with them for easier handling.
- Brush edges with egg wash to help seal the pies better.
- Cut slits on top to prevent soggy pastry by allowing steam to escape.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Keywords: cheese hand pies, potato and onion pies, savory puff pastry, cheddar hand pies, comfort food snack
