Transport your taste buds to the heart of Old England with Mrs Miggin's Pie Shoppe Old English Bacon and Egg Pie, a timeless classic that effortlessly combines rustic charm with rich, indulgent flavors. Featuring a flaky homemade pastry crust, this pie overflows with layers of crispy unsmoked streaky bacon, creamy cheddar cheese, and a velvety egg mixture infused with a hint of English mustard and fresh parsley. The pièce de résistance? Whole eggs cracked directly into the filling, creating luscious pockets of golden yolk with every slice. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a cozy dinner, this hearty pie is as versatile as it is satisfying. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a true taste of British comfort food. Whether you're a pie enthusiast or a curious home cook, this recipe is guaranteed to impress with its wholesome ingredients and soulful, savory goodness.
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Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
To make the pastry, sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Add the cold water gradually, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
While the pastry chills, cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until just crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, double cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
Roll out the chilled pastry on a floured surface to about 3mm thick. Line a 20cm (8-inch) pie dish with the pastry, trimming excess around the edges. Reserve the trimmings for the top crust.
Scatter the cooked bacon evenly across the base of the pastry-lined dish.
Gently pour the egg mixture over the bacon, ensuring it spreads out evenly.
Crack the remaining 2 eggs directly into the pie, keeping the yolks intact for pockets of rich flavor.
Roll out the remaining pastry trimmings and lay them over the top, either as a full lid with slits for ventilation or as lattice strips for decoration. Press the edges to seal, and trim any overhang.
Brush the top with milk for a golden glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. It's delicious warm or at room temperature.
Serving size | (1095.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3553.4 |
Total Fat 240.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 108.3g | 0% |
Cholesterol 1534.0mg | 0% |
Sodium 8038.1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 209.4g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 0% |
Total Sugars 4.4g | |
Protein 126.7g | 0% |
Vitamin D 281.4IU | 0% |
Calcium 1067.0mg | 0% |
Iron 21.3mg | 0% |
Potassium 2402.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories