Best 5 Scottish Potato Pie Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Scottish Highlands, where the hearty and comforting Scottish Potato Pie awaits. This iconic dish showcases the humble potato, transformed into a savory masterpiece. Envision layers of creamy mashed potatoes enveloping a rich and flavorful filling, all baked to golden perfection. Discover the secrets behind this traditional Scottish recipe, with variations ranging from classic minced beef to vegetarian and vegan options. Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience as we delve into the art of crafting this beloved pie.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SCOTTISH RUMBLEDETHUMPS



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Rumbledethumps is a traditional Scottish pie made with potatoes and cabbage. It's a very comforting side dish that's cheap to make and delicious.

Provided by Jacqueline Meldrum

Categories     dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kg (2 1/5 lbs) potatoes (floury potatoes), cut into chunks
1 medium cabbage (not red), shredded
5 tablespoons butter (vegan or dairy)
20 g (generous handful) chives, chopped
4 tablespoons milk (I use oat milk, but use whatever you buy)
Salt and pepper
150g cheddar (vegan or dairy), grated

Steps:

  • First cook the potatoes and cabbage. You can steam or boil them in separate pots.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/160c fan/gas mark 4. You could also use your air fryer (see notes below).
  • Drain and mash the potatoes with the milk and butter until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the cabbage and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage, mashed potato & chives with a wooden spoon (it's traditional) until well mixed.
  • Taste to check and see if it needs more seasoning.
  • Spoon into a large ovenproof dish and smooth the top.
  • Add a layer of grated cheese and bake for 20- 25 minutes until it's golden.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.81, Fat 18.61, SaturatedFat 11.08, Carbohydrate 39.13, Fiber 7.53, Sugar 6.77, Protein 11.68, Sodium 311.96, Cholesterol 51.28

SCOTTISH POTATO PIE



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My grandmother used to make this pie on the weekends when I was little.

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb red potatoes
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 lb bacon
4 oz grated gruyere cheese
to taste salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 2. Butter a 9 inch pie dish.
  • 3. Arrange the bacon slices on the bottom and sides of the dish. Make sure some of the slices overhang the edges of the dish slightly.
  • 4. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
  • 5. Rinse the potato slices and dry completely.
  • 6. Place 1/3 of the potato slices over the bacon in the dish.
  • 7. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese ove the potatoes.
  • 8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 9. Repeat these layers twice more.
  • 10. Fold the overhanging bacon on the top
  • 11. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until done. You can check by piercing the potatoes with a fork to see if they are tender.
  • 12. Let stand 2 minutes before slicing.

SCOTTISH MINCE PIE



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My mother-in-law made this pie in Scotland. It is not a sweet mince pie, but it's easy to make, and a hearty dinner. I serve boiled parsley potatoes and a nice salad with this pie. My children always ask for this pie when they come home to visit.

Provided by Karen Barbour

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, minced
⅛ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
4 cups water to cover
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover beef. Boil until beef is cooked through. Drain.
  • Add water to cover cooked beef, add onions and enough bouillon granules to taste. Cook until the onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and make sure the filling has enough bouillon to have a nice beef flavor.
  • Combine the 1/4 cup water with the cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add to the beef mixture and cook until mixture has thickened. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll out pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Pour beef mixture into the pastry crust and cover the top with pastry. Crimp edges and prick top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pie crust is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 304.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SCOTTISH BEEF AND POTATO PIE



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Active Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes

Provided by sbjonas

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boiling potatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound ground beef sirloin or top round
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese ( about 4 ounces)
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch nutmeg grated

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE BEEF AND POTATOES: Peel and slice the potatoes into a 3/8-inch-thick pieces. Put the slices into a pan with cold water to cover, add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, bring the water to a boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and set the potatoes aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and saut? the onion until lightly golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and break it up with the spoon. Saut? the beef for 10 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet with the wooden spoon. When the flour and beef are brown, pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, the remaining salt, and the pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened. Set aside while you make the sauce. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: Whisk the butter, flour, and milk together in a nonreactive saucepan. Heat to a boil, whisking constantly and vigorously, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking frequently. Remove the sauce from the heat, and whisk in a 2/3 cup of the cheese and the egg yolk. Season with the salt and nutmeg. TO ASSEMBLE THE PIE: Spread the meat mixture in to a 9-x-9-inch casserole, then cover the meat with the sauce. Top the sauce with the potatoes, overlapping the slices to make a scalloped pattern. Cover with the remaining cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly brown. (For an extra-brown top, run the pie under a hot broiler.) Let the pie set at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 27.895211875 g, Carbohydrate 21.3868156938563 g, Cholesterol 96.8366666666667 mg, Fiber 2.17033546406527 g, Protein 7.083838125 g, SaturatedFat 15.6128766566458 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (545g), Sodium 1622.18240274816 mg, Sugar 19.216480229791 g, TransFat 1.76494107312917 g

A SCOTSMAN'S SHEPHERD PIE



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Yes, shepherd's pie is predominantly thought of as Irish or British. But since I'm Scottish, I thought I'd give it a unique twist to suit my ancestral tastes. The use of lamb, the smoky, heather taste of Guinness® Draught (Irish, I admit), and the topping of sharp Cheddar and smoked paprika give this version its unique, smoky-sweet flavor.

Provided by Larry Short

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 cups mashed, boiled potatoes
½ cup sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
½ cup peas
1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
1 cube beef bouillon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Stir potatoes, sour cream, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground lamb, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour off excess grease and season lamb with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir tomatoes with juice, onion, and carrot into ground lamb; simmer until vegetables are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add peas, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until peas are warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat beer in a saucepan over medium heat; add beef bouillon. Cook and stir beer mixture until bouillon is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a separate pan over medium-low heat until sizzling. Whisk flour into butter until thick and paste-like, about 1 minute. Stir beer mixture and Worcestershire sauce into flour mixture until gravy is smooth and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir gravy into lamb mixture and simmer until mixture is thickened, at least 5 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Pour lamb mixture into the prepared baking dish. Carefully spoon mashed potatoes over lamb mixture, covering like a crust. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese, parsley, and paprika over mashed potatoes.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until crust is browned and cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 560.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

This classic Scottish dish is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy potatoes. Here are some tips for making the best potato pie:

Tips for the Best Potato Pie:

  • Use good quality potatoes: Choose potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Russet potatoes are a good option as they hold their shape well when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but not mushy. Overcooked potatoes will make the pie gluey.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese: The cheddar cheese is one of the main flavors in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a cheese that is sharp and flavorful.
  • Don't over-mix the filling: Over-mixing the filling will make it tough. Gently stir the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown: The crust should be golden brown and flaky. If the crust is not cooked through, the pie will be soggy.

Conclusion:

Scottish potato pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this pie is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with a side of green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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