# Broccoli and Bacon Pie

Recipe by [Jonas Weber](https://fridge.menu/en/u/jonasweber)

A savoury shortcrust pie filled with crisp bacon, broccoli and melted cheddar in a creamy egg custard.

Servings: 1 · Prep 30 min · Cook 45 min · Baking

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 125 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 50 g [Wholemeal flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whole-wheat-flour)
- 100 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — cold
- 45 ml [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 1 tsp [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 100 g [Bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 5 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 200 ml [Crème fraîche](https://fridge.menu/en/i/creme-fraiche) — 18%
- 100 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 500 g [Broccoli](https://fridge.menu/en/i/broccoli) — broken into small florets
- 100 g [Mature cheddar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cheddar) — coarsely grated
- 20 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for frying
- 1 tsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground, to taste
- 2 pcs [Thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/thyme) — sprigs, for sprinkling

## Steps

1. Mix the plain and wholemeal flour with the salt, then rub in the cold butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Add the water, bring the dough together, and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. (30 min)
3. Roll out the dough into a greased 24 cm pie tin and prick it with a fork.
4. Blind-bake the pastry in an oven preheated to 175°C (fan) for 10 minutes. (10 min)
5. Fry the bacon until crisp, remove from the heat, let it cool and chop it roughly.
6. Whisk the eggs with the crème fraîche, double cream, salt and pepper.
7. Add the broccoli florets, bacon and cheese to the bowl, mix and spread over the pre-baked pastry.
8. Bake the pie at 175°C (fan) for about 35 minutes, until firm and golden. (35 min)
9. Sprinkle with a little thyme before serving.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/broccoli-bacon-pie-b852ckdf

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