Easy Potato Pie Recipe: Delicious & Quick Family Meal

Summary

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 500g potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 300g ground meat (optional)
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley and chives to taste

For the Dough:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling: In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the ground meat (if using) and cook until browned.
2. Add the chopped tomato, salt, pepper, parsley, and chives. Sauté for a few more minutes and set aside.
3. Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
4. Prepare the Dough: In a blender, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and salt.
5. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and blend until incorporated.
6. Add the baking powder and gently mix with a spatula.
7. Assembly: In a greased and floured baking dish, pour half of the dough.
8. Spread the filling over the dough and cover with the mashed potatoes.
9. Cover with the remaining dough.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Let it cool slightly before serving this delicious potato pie.

Tips and Variations

• For a vegetarian version, replace the ground meat with vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and peas.
• Add grated mozzarella cheese on top of the potato pie before baking for an extra touch of flavor.
• Use spices like smoked paprika or nutmeg for a different flavor in the filling.
• Try using sweet potato in the mash for a sweeter version of the potato pie.

CHEF’s Tips

To ensure your potato pie turns out perfectly, cook the potatoes until they are very tender but not falling apart. Mash them while still hot to get a smooth, lump-free puree. When preparing the filling, don’t skimp on the seasonings to enhance the flavor. If you choose to use ground meat, sear it well before adding other ingredients to prevent it from releasing water and making the filling watery. The dough should have a homogeneous consistency and not be too thick so that the potato pie is light and fluffy. Preheat the oven well and bake the pie until it’s golden brown and firm to the touch. Let the potato pie rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors can meld and it’s easier to cut.