Cheddar Cheese Pie

Drygast
Drygast, 2022-04-16

A simple cheese pie with cheddar cheese, eggs and cream.

Servings 8 Portions
Tags Easter | International | Midsummer | Pie | Side Dishes
Allergens Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Cook Time 50 min

Here we have a simple pie that is perfect for easter or midsummer buffet which can be served both hot and cold. When I was filming this recipe, I had some chicken filet at home so I served the pie hot and made it into a whole meal instead which also worked well. Had I done something different, I would have chosen to have a bit more cheese and maybe given it a few more minutes in the oven (both the pie crust and the pie).

If you want to simplify this recipe even more, you can of course buy ready-made pie dough, but this dough contains only 3 ingredients and can be quickly thrown together. Having a food processor also makes it easier.

The pie is quite mild in its taste so I usually use a well-aged cheddar or another flavorful cheese to give it a bit more character. You can also add a little cayenne pepper to the egg-mix.

To make this pie more luxurious, you can serve it with roe and creme fraiche (or sour cream). It stays in the fridge for a few days and can also be frozen.

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Ingredients

Pie Crust
Filling

Directions

Pie Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Cut the cold butter into smaller pieces.
  3. Mix briefly in a food processor.
  4. Add the cold water and mix until crumbly.
  5. Flatten the dough into a pie tin (the one I use is 24cm in diameter), use a fork to create small holes in the dough so it does not rise in the oven.
  6. Pre-bake the pie crust in an oven at 200°C, 10-15 minutes.
Filling
  1. Grate the cheese.
  2. Mix all ingredients except the cheese.
  3. Toss the grated cheese in the pre-baked pie crust, pour over the egg mixture.
  4. Bake the pie in the oven, 200°C for about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Serve at a buffet or as a main course with chicken and a little mixed salad.

Nutrition Facts*

 TotalServing100 g
Energy3226.86 kcal403.36 kcal273 kcal
Carbohydrates155.79 g19.47 g13.18 g
Fat243.37 g30.42 g20.59 g
Protein108.39 g13.55 g9.17 g
Sugar21.04 g2.63 g1.78 g
Salt11.35 g1.42 g0.96 g

* The nutritional information provided is approximated and calculated using the ingredients available in the database. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

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Drygast

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