Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie
Swap high calorie shortcrust pastry for lighter filo to enjoy this comforting favourite even if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories286
- Carbs31g
- Fat10g
- Saturates5.9g
- Protein16g
- Sugars4.9g
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Our Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie is comfort food at its finest and by replacing high calorie shortcrust pastry with filo, this is a dish that you can enjoy even if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
We’ve used Henderson’s Relish in this recipe to keep it vegetarian, but you can use any relish that you like or even some Worcestershire sauce instead – you’ll just need to remember to adjust the nutritional information accordingly!
We love ours served up with a mixed salad for a tasty, comforting dinner that’s also low on calories and Points!
What diets is this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie suitable for?
This Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie recipe is suitable for vegetarian diets.
It can be made suitable for dairy free diets by swapping the following ingredients out for dairy free alternatives;
- Reduced fat mature cheddar
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie?
We’ve used Henderson’s Relish in our Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie and you can pick this up in your local supermarket.
You’ll also need to use a deep pie dish – we find that a metal one helps to keep the base crispy – and a cheese grater.
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We love this metal, deep pie dish from Amazon as it keeps the base crispy.
We’ve used a Deiss fine grater as it makes the cheese go further! You can pick one up over on Amazon.
How many calories are in this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie?
There are 286 calories per portion in this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180c. Place the diced potatoes in a pan of cold, salted water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until a fork slides easily through the potatoes.
Step 2
While the potatoes are cooking, spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onions over a medium to low heat, until they are soft and a golden brown colour. This can take up to 15 minutes. Don’t be persuaded to increase the heat to speed this up as the slow cooking caramelises the onions and develops the flavour.
Step 3
When the potatoes are cooked, drain and place in a bowl. Roughly mash them with a fork – it’s fine to have some pieces remaining.
Step 4
Add the grated cheese (reserving a handful to top the pie), onions, mustard and garlic granules and the Henderson’s Relish.
Step 5
Beat the egg, add to the potato and cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
Step 6
Spray a deep pie dish with low calorie cooking spray. A metal dish is best for this, as it helps to evenly cook the bottom.
Step 7
Spray each sheet of filo pastry with low calorie cooking spray, and line the pie dish, leaving 3-4 cm over the edge of the dish.
Step 8
Spread the filling evenly into the pie dish.
Step 9
Scrunch up the filo around the edge and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the potato mixture.
Step 10
Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, until golden and firm.
Step 11
Cut into 6 pieces and serve.
What could I serve with this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie?
This Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie really is a meal in itself, but it would also work really well when served with a fresh, mixed salad or any of the following dishes:
How do you know when this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie is cooked?
You should cook your Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie?
Yes you can! Simply cool the pie, cut into individual portions and wrap well before freezing. Please remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container that is suitable for freezing to prevent the pastry from being crushed.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie?
From chilled: Reheat in a moderate oven for around 10-15 minutes or until piping hot.
From frozen: Defrost in the fridge overnight and then reheat in a moderate oven for around 10-15 minutes or until piping hot.
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Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie
Swap high calorie shortcrust pastry for lighter filo to enjoy this comforting favourite even if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
50 MINS
- KCals 286
- Carbs 31G
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 180c. Place the diced potatoes in a pan of cold, salted water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until a fork slides easily through the potatoes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onions over a medium to low heat, until they are soft and a golden brown colour. This can take up to 15 minutes. Don't be persuaded to increase the heat to speed this up as the slow cooking caramelises the onions and develops the flavour.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain and place in a bowl. Roughly mash them with a fork - it's fine to have some pieces remaining.
- Add the grated cheese (reserving a handful to top the pie), onions, mustard and garlic granules and the Henderson’s Relish.
- Beat the egg, add to the potato and cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Spray a deep pie dish with low calorie cooking spray. A metal dish is best for this, as it helps to evenly cook the bottom.
- Spray each sheet of filo pastry with low calorie cooking spray, and line the pie dish, leaving 3-4 cm over the edge of the dish.
- Spread the filling evenly into the pie dish.
- Scrunch up the filo around the edge and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the potato mixture.
- Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, until golden and firm.
- Cut into 6 pieces and serve.
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LouiseSunday 20th October 2024
I reduced the amount of onion and added sliced leeks. It worked well and gave it an additional flavour.
HollyMonday 4th November 2024
Hey Louise, thanks for your comment adding sliced leeks sounds like a great addition to the pie!
Kerry BeresfordWednesday 21st February 2024
Can you eat it cold please
HollyWednesday 21st February 2024
Hey Kerry, yes this would be nice sliced up and served cold too, hope that helps!
Kerry TaylorWednesday 17th January 2024
If I made these and cooked it then froze it would it be ok
Cheryl LloydSunday 4th February 2024
Yes you can! Simply cool the pie, cut into individual portions and wrap well before freezing. 😃
lynneTuesday 28th March 2023
Can I make this a few hours ahead and cook later?
SharonThursday 13th July 2023
Hi lynne, yes, you can make our Cheese,Onion and Potato Pie a few hours ahead, then cover it and store in the fridge until you’re ready to cook it. Hope this helps!
YvonneSunday 5th March 2023
Can I cook the cheese & onion pie in the Airfryer and the other wonderful pies
I love your recipes my family don’t realise they are eating healthier
Thank you
LisaSunday 5th March 2023
Hi Yvonne
Yes, this recipe can be cooked in an air fryer. You might find this article on our web site helpful. Enjoy the pie!
https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-convert-recipes-to-an-air-fryer/
NinaSunday 5th March 2023
Hi, this looks fab 💕👏 can you please tell me which low cal spray you use? I purchased one but it does not spray evenly. Thank you.
LisaSunday 5th March 2023
Hi Nina.
We use a few different ones, depending on what is available at the time.
If the spray is not coming out evenly, I’d suggest spraying a little and then using a pastry brush to spread it evenly on the filo.
Enjoy the pie!
Ruth BrierleyTuesday 21st February 2023
Made this for tea today it was lovely
SharonThursday 23rd February 2023
Hi Ruth, we’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed our Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie; thanks for letting us know.
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