Description
Creamy Irish Potato Pie is a cozy, comforting dish made with tender sliced potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich cream filling baked in a flaky puff pastry crust. This traditional Irish-inspired pie is simple to prepare yet impressive enough for family dinners, brunch gatherings, or holiday meals. Every slice is buttery, creamy, and packed with savory flavor.
Ingredients
For the Crust
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1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Filling
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6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
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3 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), thinly sliced
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
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1 tablespoon chopped chives or scallions
Instructions
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Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 or 9-inch tart pan with the thawed puff pastry and crimp the edges. Refrigerate while preparing the filling. -
Cook the bacon
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and cook the chopped bacon until crispy and golden, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. -
Sauté the vegetables
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the sliced potatoes and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring gently. -
Assemble the pie
Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the crispy bacon over the top. Pour the heavy cream evenly over the filling. -
Bake
Place the pie on the lower rack of the oven and bake for 35–45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the potatoes are fork-tender. -
Rest and garnish
Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped chives or scallions and serve warm.
Notes
For perfectly even potato slices, use a mandolin slicer.
Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter version.
Add shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese for an extra rich flavor.
Letting the pie rest before cutting helps the filling set for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Savory Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg