Downton fans get to see Downton actors in the new Netflix release of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
The original potato peel pie recipe from the book lists only peels, mashed potatoes and beet root). My version has a delicous soft potato filling offset by nice crunchy crust and topping.
Course Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine English
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour20 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
For the Crust
1largeoniongrated
1largepotato (thin skinned)grated
1mediumbeetgrated
1clovegarlicminced
2largeegg whites
3tbsp.unbleached all purpose flour
For the filling
6mediumpotatoesthin skinned
1clovegarlic
1cupmilk
1/2cupcream
2stripsbacondiced and cooked
2tbsp.chivesfinely chopped
1/4 cupcheeseshredded
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Instructions
Prepare the Crust
Grease a pie plate with bacon grease hidden away in your pantry.
Preheat your oven to 350 F.
Mix the ingredients for the crust in a large bowl and then spoon into the prepared pie plate, Reserve 1/2 a cup for the finish. Press against the bottom and sides so you have an even crust.
Bake in the oven for one hour, or until the crust is firm and crispy.
Let cool.
Make the Filling
Srub the potatoes well. Cut into 3 inch cubes with the peel on, add water to cover, Add the garlic clove to the water and set on medium heat. Cook until fork tender.
Drain the water. Heat the milk and add to the hot potatoes. Mash well, Stir in cream, bacon and chives.
Spoon the filling into the prepared crust. Use the remaining crust ingredients to make a lattice design and fill with the gaps with the cheese.
Bake in the 350 F oven for 30 minutes
Cool slightly and cut into slices and serve.
Notes
For the romantics in the crowd, you may try making heart shaped mini pies.