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Ham, cheese & potato pie

 

Method 1

Ingredients

350g new potatoes

375g ready-rolled puff pastry

100g crème fraîche

50g thinly sliced ham

125g brie or camembert cheese, halved and sliced

green salad, to serve (optional)

STEP 1

Boil the potatoes in salted water for 8-10 mins, until tender but still firm. Leave to cool, then slice.

STEP 2

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Unroll the pastry with its baking parchment on a baking tray. Reserve 1 tbsp of the crème fraîche, then spread the rest over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border around the edge. Season. Layer the potatoes, ham and cheese over half of the pastry, seasoning the potatoes as you go.

STEP 3

Fold over the other half of the pastry and use a fork to seal the edges. Trim with a knife for a neat finish – the pie should look like a big sausage roll. Mix a little water into the reserved crème fraîche, then brush all over the pastry. Make a few cuts along the length, then bake for 35-40 mins until golden. Leave to cool for 10 mins, then serve with a salad, if you like.



Method 2

Ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked and diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until they are soft and translucent.
3. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the potato mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for another minute.
5. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce.
6. Add the diced ham and cheddar cheese to the skillet, and stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Pour the ham and potato mixture into the pie crust and spread it out evenly.
8. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.


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