Cajun Pork And Beef Pie With Savory Cream Cheese To

Name: Cajun Pork And Beef Pie With Savory Cream Cheese Topping Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cold milk; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1 cup minced yellow onion; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 pound ground pork; 1/3 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pimenton dulce (sweet smoked paprika); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated skin-on red potatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 1 cup beef broth; Kosher salt; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cold milk
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup minced yellow onion
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/3 pound ground pork
1/3 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon pimenton dulce (sweet smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated skin-on red potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 cup beef broth
Kosher salt
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons minced, fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Place sugar, butter, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle. Beat at high speed until creamy and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk, then reduce speed to medium and add flour, scraping down the side of the bowl and beating only until incorporated; do not over-mix. Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray the sides and bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Remove dough from refrigerator and set on a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a 10 1/2-inch circle about 1/4-inch thick.
3
Press dough into bottom and sides of prepared springform pan. Trim overhanging dough, and prick dough all over with a fork. Top with pie weights or dried beans and bake for 20 minutes. Remove weights and continue to bake for 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven.
4
Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook, stirring periodically, until vegetables start to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. Add pork, beef, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, pimenton, and oregano and cook, stirring and breaking up meat into bits, until meat is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Add potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Transfer filling to a strainer to drain off excess liquid. Let cool.
5
Add cream cheese, heavy cream, thyme, and lemon zest to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and beat using a handheld mixer until creamy.
6
Spoon filling into crust and top with cream cheese, taking care to spread it evenly over the whole surface of the pie. Bake until top is browned and bubbly, about 50 minutes.
7
Let pie cool for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened, Heaping 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Cajun Pork And Beef Pie With Savory Cream Cheese Topping Recipe 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.

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Cajun Pork And Beef Pie With Savory Cream Cheese Topping Recipe

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