Cheese and onion pie
Savoury pie dish
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Cheese and onion pie is a savoury dish,[1] the basis of which is an outer layer of savoury pastry filled with a mixture of cheese, onion, herbs and sometimes potato. Many recipes contain Lancashire cheese, indicating an origin in North West England.[2]
A cheese and onion pie as part of a meal | |
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | England |
| Region or state | North West |
| Main ingredients | Cheese and onion |
History
This was a food traditionally popular with the working classes of Northern England, due to a combination of relatively cheap ingredients which provided sustenance to workers, particularly in the mining, steel, and manufacturing industries. Today there are artisanal versions of the dish available;[3] however, potato is often used to add bulk to cheaper mass-produced pies.
