Ingredients
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5 Egg
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1 cup (240 ml) whole Milk
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1 tsp Salt
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¼ tsp Black Pepper
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¼ cup (60 ml) White Onions
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¼ cup (60 ml) grated Cheese
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¼ cup chilled Shortcrust Pastry
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10-15 slices of unsmoked streaky Bacon
Directions
Quick and easy to prepare and cook, this classic version of an American bacon lattice pie is also known as breakfast pie too. Its’ a huge hit with everybody that has the pleasure to eat it and is a great alternative to a traditional breakfast fry up.
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). |
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Crack whole eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk the eggs, salt, milk, and pepper thoroughly then add the onions (optional) and cheese and whisk again. |
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Roll out the pastry and cut into a large circle, large enough to place into an oven proof pie dish and crimp around the edges. Brush milk around the top edge of the pastry. |
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4
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Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set. |
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5
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Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set. |
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6
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Lay the bacon on top of the pie and weave to make a lattice top. |
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7
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Bake again for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Leave to cool for 5 minutes and then serve immediately. |
