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Jamie Oliver Cheese and Potato Pie

Jamie Oliver Cheese and Potato Pie
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Jamie Oliver Cheese and Potato Pie is a baked vegetarian pie made by layering sliced potatoes with cheese and a creamy sauce, then cooking it slowly until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden. It sits somewhere between a gratin and a pie, focusing on texture and gentle flavour rather than pastry.

Ingredients

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    • 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

    • 1 medium onion, finely sliced

    • 250 g mature cheddar cheese, grated

    • 300 ml milk

    • 150 ml double cream

    • 25 g butter

    • 1 tablespoon plain flour

    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or mustard powder

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Lightly butter a medium baking dish so the pie doesn’t stick.

Step 2: Prepare the potatoes

Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly. Even slices are essential so everything cooks at the same pace and the centre doesn’t stay firm.

Step 3: Make the sauce

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk, then add the cream. Cook gently until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg or mustard powder if using.

Step 4: Layer the pie

Arrange a layer of potatoes in the baking dish, followed by a few slices of onion and a handful of grated cheese. Spoon over some sauce. Repeat the layers until everything is used, finishing with cheese and sauce on top.

Step 5: Cover and bake

Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes. This allows the potatoes to soften without the top browning too quickly.

Step 6: Uncover and finish baking

Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven for another 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling.

Step 7: Rest before serving

Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps the layers settle and makes serving easier.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/cheese-and-potato-pie/