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Irish Potato Pie

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Layer potatoes, onions and bacon in puff pastry, drizzle with cream, and bake until golden and tender for a delicious Irish-inspired savory pie.
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Ranah
Updated on Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:22:14 GMT
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This Savory Irish Potato Pie combines crispy puff pastry with layers of tender potatoes, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon for a hearty St. Patrick's Day dish. The heavy cream creates silky, flavorful potato layers that will have everyone asking for seconds.

At our St. Patrick's gathering, this disappeared fastest. My vegetable-averse uncle had three slices - the crispy pastry, tender potatoes and savory bacon create comfort food that feels special.

Key Ingredients With Purpose

  • Frozen puff pastry - Buttery, flaky base (thaw completely)
  • Thick-cut bacon - Smoky flavor (fat flavors potatoes)
  • Yukon Gold potatoes - Perfect starch/wax balance
  • Onions - Caramelized sweetness
  • Fresh dill - Brightens rich filling
  • Heavy cream - Silky binding texture
  • Butter - Richness for crisping
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Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep pastry
Press thawed puff pastry into 8-9" tart pan, trim edges, chill
Cook bacon
Render 6oz thick-cut bacon in butter until crispy (5-7 mins)
Sauté onions
Add chopped onion to bacon fat, cook 2-3 mins until soft
Add potatoes
Mix in 1½ lbs thinly sliced potatoes + dill, cook 3-5 mins to coat
Assemble & bake
Layer filling in chilled crust, pour cream over, bake at 350°F until golden

The Art of Layering Flavors

Quality bacon renders fat to flavor potatoes while staying crispy. Onions add sweetness, dill brings brightness. Heavy cream creates silky sauce binding everything while maintaining distinct textures. Puff pastry transforms - tender base with crispy edges.

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When I pre-cooked potatoes too much initially, they broke apart in baking. Now I know minimal pre-cooking maintains perfect layers while still absorbing flavors.

This Savory Irish Potato Pie honors Irish culinary tradition - humble ingredients transformed into something extraordinary. Requested year-round, it delivers satisfaction in every slice, from St. Patrick's Day to simple family meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this Irish Potato Pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it fully ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Simply reheat in the oven until heated through before serving.
→ What type of potatoes work best for this recipe?
Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes work well. Yukon Golds hold their shape nicely while Russets give a fluffier texture.
→ Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the bacon and use butter or olive oil to sauté the vegetables. You might want to add extra seasonings to compensate for the bacon flavor.
→ What can I serve with Irish Potato Pie?
It pairs well with a simple green salad, steamed vegetables, or traditional Irish sides like colcannon or braised cabbage.
→ Can I use homemade pastry instead of frozen puff pastry?
Absolutely! A homemade shortcrust pastry would work beautifully as an alternative to the puff pastry.

Savory Irish Potato Pie

A savory pie with layers of thin-sliced potatoes, onions and crispy bacon in buttery puff pastry - the perfect hearty dish for St. Patrick's Day.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
55 Minutes
Total Time
70 Minutes
By: Ranah

Category: Hearty Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Irish

Yield: 8 Servings (8 slices)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ Crust

01 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Filling

02 4 tablespoons butter
03 7 slices bacon (thick-cut slices), chopped
04 5 potatoes, (or 4 large) peeled and sliced thin
05 1 onion, peeled and sliced thin
06 1 tablespoon fresh dill
07 1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half
08 Salt and pepper

→ Garnish

09 Chive or scallion, chopped

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the thawed puff pastry in a 8- or 9-inch tart pan and crimp the edges. Remove the excess dough and piece it along the rim if needed to make the rim even in some places. Refrigerate the crust until ready to fill.

Step 02

Place the butter and bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté until the bacon is crispy then toss in the onions, followed by the potatoes and dill. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Gently stir 3-5 minutes, to mix the onions and potatoes and coat in bacon grease. (The potatoes don't need to be cooked through.)

Step 03

Spoon the mixture into the crust and drizzle with heavy cream. Bake on the low rack in the oven for 35-45 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the crust is golden.

Step 04

Rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped chive and cut.

Notes

  1. This potato dish can last in the fridge up to 4-5 days when it is stored in an airtight container, or wrapped well.
  2. You can make your potato pie fully, and keep it wrapped in the fridge until you are ready to heat it up and serve! Heat it up in the oven until heated through.
  3. This savory pie is a traditional Irish dish perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Tools You'll Need

  • 8- or 9-inch tart pan
  • Large skillet
  • Knife for slicing vegetables

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten (puff pastry)
  • Contains dairy (butter, cream)
  • Contains pork (bacon)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 265
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Protein: 6 g