Ultimate Irish Potato Pie: Cozy Comfort for St. Patrick's Day

Enjoy a rich and creamy Irish Potato Pie that embodies the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with smoky bacon and scalloped potatoes.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 package Puff Pastry or homemade pie crust
2 tablespoons Butter for greasing

For the Filling

8 ounces Thick-Cut Bacon or turkey bacon
4 large Potatoes russet or Yukon gold
1 large Onion or shallots for a delicate flavor
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or dried dill
1 cup Heavy Cream or non-dairy alternative
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Garnish

to taste Chives or Scallion

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Tart pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Irish Potato Pie

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the puff pastry in a tart pan.
Cook the thick-cut bacon in a skillet until crispy and drain on paper towels.
Sauté onions in the bacon drippings until translucent, then add sliced potatoes and dill, season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the bacon and potato mixture into the crust and drizzle with heavy cream.
Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with chives or scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This pie is perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead of time.

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