English School Cheese Pie

Serve up some nostalgia with this cheese pie that was on the English school dinner menus throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. Tasting this brings back fond memories of school life and the wonderful dinner ladies who prepared fresh, hot dinners for us every day. So whether this is a trip down memory lane or you fancy sampling a new recipe to add your family’s lunch/dinner menu, give it a go. And let me know how you like it by posting a like or a comment!

Pastry:
1½ cup (180g) all purpose (plain) flour
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (114g) butter, cold
¼ cup (60ml) cold water

Filling:
2 eggs, beaten
1 ¼ cup (300ml) milk
2 cups (475 ml) grated cheese
1 tablespoon cottage cheese
1 tomato, sliced (for garnish)

1. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C)

2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Rub butter into dry ingredients to form breadcrumbs. Add water and work mixture until a dough is formed.

3. Roll out the dough to slightly larger than your greased flan dish. Line the flan dish with the pastry, then use a fork to make holes all over (these will allow the pastry to breathe as it bakes) Blind bake for 10 minutes. Next, remove the pastry from the oven and turn down the heat to 340°F (170°C).

4. Add a layer of grated cheese to line the pastry crust. Break eggs into a separate bowl and add in the milk. Whisk, then add in the cottage cheese, mix well. Pour the mix over the grated cheese. Decorate with tomato slices. Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 45 minutes or until the cheese has a golden brown finish and the egg mixture has become firm. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.

Can be eaten warm or cold. Ideal for picnics and lunchboxes!

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