Blackbird Pie......Or Chicken, Leek And Potato Pie!

Name: Blackbird Pie......Or Chicken, Leek And Potato Pie!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (225 g) packets shortcrust pastry; 500 g mashed potatoes; 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces; 4 -6 cooked leeks; 50 g cooked ham, cut into dice; 3 -4 tablespoons creme fraiche or 2 -3 tablespoons cream; 1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs; salt; pepper; GLAZE; 1 egg, beaten with a little; milk

Servings: persons

2 (225 g) packets shortcrust pastry
500 g mashed potatoes
2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
4 -6 cooked leeks
50 g cooked ham, cut into dice
3 -4 tablespoons creme fraiche or 2 -3 tablespoons cream
1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
salt
pepper
GLAZE
1 egg, beaten with a little
milk

1
Pre-heat oven to 200C/400u00b0F.
2
Grease and line a pie dish with baking paper.
3
Mix together your mashed potato, leeks, chicken, ham, creme fraiche & seasonings to taste. Set to one side.
4
Roll out your pastry and line the base of the pie dish - allow the edges to extend over the edge of the pie dish.
5
Put you filling into the pastry pie case - and sit your blackbird or pie funnel in the middle, pushing it down slightly so it is not too high.
6
Turn back the pastry edges and make a raised crust all the way around. Dampen the piecrust with some of the beaten egg & milk mixture.
7
Roll out your pastry for the lid - ease it over the top gently breaking OR cutting a hole for the blackbird to poke through!
8
Turn back the edges of the pastry lid and neatly crimp the top together with the bottom - using a fork to help you if necessary.
9
Brush the beaten egg and milk glaze over the top and bake in the pre-heated oven for about 45 minutes.
10
Take out and allow to cool very slightly before serving with fresh vegetables & gravy. This is also wonderful cold as picnic food.

494

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (225 g) packets shortcrust pastry, 500 g mashed potatoes, 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces, 4 -6 cooked leeks, and more.

Yes, Blackbird Pie......Or Chicken, Leek And Potato Pie! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!