Description
Classic New Zealand bacon and egg pie celebrates comfort with rustic charm. Hearty layers of crisp bacon and golden eggs nestled in flaky pastry promise a satisfying meal that connects home cooks to traditional culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 200 grams chopped bacon
- 100 grams cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Pastry and Liquid Base:
- 500 grams shortcrust pastry
- 250 milliliters milk
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 190°C and carefully drape two-thirds of the pastry into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring complete coverage of the base and sides.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy and golden, then transfer to a plate. In the same pan, sauté onions in the remaining bacon drippings until they turn translucent and caramelized.
- In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
- Fold the crisp bacon pieces, sautéed onions, and cheese into the egg mixture, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Gently pour the egg and bacon blend into the prepared pastry shell, spreading ingredients uniformly.
- Cover the pie with the remaining pastry, crimping and sealing the edges to prevent leakage. Create a small vent in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust achieves a rich golden-brown color and the filling is set.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing, which helps the filling stabilize and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Crisp bacon thoroughly to enhance the pie’s smoky flavor and prevent soggy texture.
- Drain excess bacon fat after sautéing onions to keep the filling light and prevent greasiness.
- Use sharp cheddar or aged cheese for a more intense and complex flavor profile.
- Experiment with gluten-free pastry for a celiac-friendly version of this classic comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 605
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg