Ham and Egg Pie
Gammon and whole eggs set in a shortcrust case under a lid and cooked for 40 minutes, served cold with chutney.
Making Ham and Egg Pie Ahead
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days and is good cold.
Making Ham and Egg Pie
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Line a 23 cm deep dish with two thirds of the pastry and blind bake for 10 minutes.
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Lower the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Scatter the ham over the base, brush with the mustard and crack in the eggs, spacing them out. Season with the pepper.
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Cover with the remaining pastry, crimp the edges, cut a slit and brush with the beaten egg.
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Cook for 30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
Tips for Success
- Blind bake the base.
- Space the eggs out.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes.
- Cool before cutting.
Behind the Recipe
It is a picnic and packed-lunch pie, plain in the best way: salty ham, soft egg and a crisp case. It travels well, and it tastes good cold.
Line a deep dish with pastry and chill it. Blind bake for 10 minutes first, which stops the base from going soggy under the egg. A damp base is the pie's one real risk, and this step is the cure.
Scatter the diced ham over the base, then crack in the eggs, spacing them out so that a slice has a yolk in it. Season with plenty of pepper and a little mustard.
Cover with a second sheet of pastry, crimp the edges, cut a slit and brush with egg. Cook at 190°C for 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the eggs are just set. If your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes. Cool for at least an hour before slicing, so that it holds together.
What to Put Next to It
Piccalilli · Green salad · Pickled onions · Brown sauce
Quick Answers
How long does Ham and Egg Pie take to make?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in total — 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Ham and Egg Pie?
Blind bake the base. Space the eggs out. If your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes. Cool before cutting.
What should I serve with Ham and Egg Pie?
Piccalilli; Green salad; Pickled onions; Brown sauce.
How should Ham and Egg Pie be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days and is good cold.
Is Ham and Egg Pie suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Ham and Egg Pie?
About 511 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 31 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Ham and Egg Pie Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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