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    Irish Potato Pie

    Published: Mar 4, 2015 · Modified: Jun 30, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 19 Comments

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    Have you ever had Irish Potato Pie? It makes a delicious side to just about any meal, whether steak, chicken, or seafood. It pairs well with entrees that are warming, comfort foods, as well as elegant, savory options.

    When I was in Ireland last year, we dug deep into the history of potatoes, including the famine. It was a very sad, but fascinating lesson in Ireland's history.

    If you haven't read any of the articles about my Ireland trip, check out things to do in County Wicklow and see how they put your face right in the foam of a Guinness draught at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.

    Potatoes are also a huge part of Peru's culture as I learned when visited Potato Park on a Cusco Tour. Try this delicious Peruvian Causa with shrimp for a taste of Peru.

    Instead of the basic boiled potatoes, why not try a delicious Irish Potato Pie alongside your next meal?  I don't think you'll miss the blandness of the old way of doing potatoes after trying this recipe.

    Granted, this recipe will take a little longer than boiling potatoes for the ordinary mashed version, but the bonus? An easy, beautiful, new, tasty side dish. You'll get regular requests for this one.

    The best part of this dish?  The bacon!  It gives a savory, saltiness that is just right. Not overpowering, but definitely adds the perfect balance!

    What You'll Need to Make It

    You'll only need eight ingredients, not including salt and pepper. Much of this is probably already in your fridge, like butter, bacon, and half & half.

    I always have potatoes and onions. What I don't have on hand typically is puff pastry, fresh dill, and fresh chives. Gather your ingredients and get started making your first Irish Potato Pie.

    How to Make Potato Pie

    Preheat oven 375º.

    Cook bacon until fully cooked and crisp. You will need a pan big enough to cook the bacon, onions, and potatoes. I had to switch out to a larger pan after cooking the bacon and onions.

    While the bacon is cooking, start working the thawed puff pastry into a pie plate. I used a rolling pin to get it a little larger than my pie pan.

    Crimp the edges with a small fork and place in the refrigerator until ready to be filled.

    potato pie puff pastry

    The most time-consuming part of this dish is cutting the potatoes.  But really, there are only 5 to cut. This really is an easy recipe.

    Here's a trick I learned over 25 years ago and I have to believe it has saved my fingers each and every time!  When cutting potatoes (or anything round... tomatoes, etc) cut a thin slice off one side to make a flat edge.

    This will stop the vegetable from rolling or "slipping" out from under the knife.  (Lay the flat side on your cutting board and make smooth, deliberate cuts with a sharp knife.  The sharper the knife, the easier t0 cut.)

    potato pie flat cut

    I decided to try to make it a tiny bit healthier this year. After removing the crispy bacon from the pan, I drained all but ¼ cup of the bacon drippings.

    Note: My husband never knew and he loved this dish!

    Add onions to the bacon drippings and butter and let them caramelize for a few minutes, stirring constantly, but being careful not to burn the bacon. 

    Add the potatoes, salt & pepper, and fresh dill and stir with a wooden spoon carefully for about 7 minutes. 

    Spoon filling into pie crust and pour half & half over the filling.

    potato pie fill in

    Bake 45 minutes until golden and crisp, making sure the bottom of the crust is fully cooked. 

    Let the pie set for 10 minutes.  Sprinkle with chives. Cut into triangles. Serve immediately.

    I hope you enjoy this side dish! Serve it up with these delicious Guinness Irish Beer Ribs (4 ingredients!)  If you decide to make it, let me know!  I'd love to hear your thoughts!  Enjoy!

    Here is a printable recipe for your convenience!

    Irish Potato Pie

    Irish Potato Pie - perfect for St. Patrick's Day
    4 from 5 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Irish
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
    • 4 TBS butter
    • ½ pd Bacon thick-cut - chopped
    • 5 Potatoes thinly sliced
    • ½ Yellow Onion thinly sliced
    • 1 TBS Dill fresh, chopped
    • ½ Cup Half & Half
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Chives chopped for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 350.
    • Saute bacon until crisp. Drain all but ¼ of bacon drippings.
    • While the bacon is cooking, place thawed puff pastry sheet in pie pan and crimp edges. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
    • Add butter to the pan with crisped bacon and ¼ cup drippings.
    • Once the butter has melted, set aside.
    • Add onions to the pan with bacon and caramelize, being careful not to burn the bacon.
    • Add potatoes, dill and salt & pepper. Stir until well combined.
    • Add the potato and bacon mixture to the pie pan.
    • Pour half & half over the filling, doing your best to distribute it throughout the filling.
    • Bake 50 minutes until tender and golden. Make sure the bottom of the pie is cooked through. It won't hurt to leave it in a little longer!
    • Let the pie set for 10 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with cut chives and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6 | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Note: This recipe was made again and updated on March 19, 2021 with a few new photos.

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    Comments

    1. Norman Adamski

      March 04, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      instruction #4--have you aredy removed all the dripping from the frying bacon?

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        March 04, 2022 at 4:30 pm

        Hi Norman- you will see in this in the post: "I decided to try to make it a tiny bit healthier this year. After removing the crispy bacon from the pan, I drained all but ¼ cup of the bacon drippings." Let me know if that doesn't answer your question! Enjoy. It's so good!

        Reply
    2. Dianne Houghton

      January 26, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      I added fresh basil and used 18% cream and garnished the cooked slices with sour cream and cheese WONDERFUL!!

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        January 26, 2022 at 4:44 pm

        That sounds so amazing, Dianne! I can't wait to make it again and try that! I'd so appreciate you giving the recipe a five-star rating!

        Reply
    3. Pamela Craddock

      January 18, 2021 at 9:53 am

      I'm confused on the use of the cream. Does it make a sauce? Can I leave it out?

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        January 18, 2021 at 5:13 pm

        Hi Pamela- yes, the half and half makes a sauce. I haven't tried to make this without the half and half. Let me know if you do!

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      February 25, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      How much cream..I don't see it in the list of ingredients?

      Reply
      • ETW

        March 13, 2019 at 8:25 pm

        Cream = 1/2 & 1/2. Calls for 1/2 cup.

        Reply
      • DONELL L SIGLER

        March 13, 2019 at 10:10 pm

        1/2 cup of half & half

        Reply
      • Dot

        June 16, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        It says 1/2 cup of 1/2 and 1/2. Hopefully meaning the kind for coffee.

        Reply
        • Kelly Stilwell

          June 16, 2019 at 3:33 pm

          Hi Dot! Yes, the kind you use for coffee. It was written out in the post, but for some reason I took the shorter route for the printable. Sorry about that! I've corrected it!

    5. Christine Lapre

      February 25, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      My2cops@yahoo.com

      Reply
    6. Ayesha

      March 08, 2015 at 7:34 am

      omg, yumm!

      Reply
    7. krystel

      March 07, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      3 stars
      never heard of Irish potato pie but sounds really good

      Reply
    8. denise low

      March 07, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      This looks so delicious. I am going to try this. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    9. Mai T.

      March 05, 2015 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious, and nice dish, too! Maybe I could attempt it this weekend!

      Reply
    10. Jenn

      March 05, 2015 at 2:21 am

      I am such a potato head (I love anything potato!! Fries, hash browns, mashed potatoes.. etc) so this all looks so delicious to me! Yum! I have to try it some day.

      Reply
      • JOHN

        October 30, 2019 at 5:12 pm

        5 stars
        I FIX IT WAS GREAT THANK YOU

        Reply
        • Kelly Stilwell

          October 30, 2019 at 5:21 pm

          You are very welcome!! Glad you liked it!

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