Bacon and Egg Pie

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C Bake

2. Step 2

   Prepare a 25-30cm baking dish or tin with baking spray and set aside

3. Step 3

   Remove pastry from freezer and thaw, takes approx 5-10 minutes

4. Step 4

   Trim your pastry to fit the dish, for the base you made need 1 to 2 sheets, you need to cover the bottom and up all four sides to the top of your dish

5. Step 5

   Add half the grated cheese to the base

6. Step 6

   Add half the diced bacon, then add your eggs, keeping them whole or stabbing the yolks gently so they ooze into the bacon

7. Step 7

   Add the remainder of the diced bacon and cheese

8. Step 8

   Place the rest of the pastry on top of the pie, fold the base pastry over the top pastry and squeeze between your fingers or press with a fork to join.

9. Step 9

   Stab the top of the pie with a fork 4-5 times

10. Step 10

    Whisk an egg with a dash and brush generously all over the top of the pie

11. Step 11

    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pie is a lovely golden brown to ensure bottom of pastry is also cooked.

12. Step 12

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing. Can be served hot or cold, store in the refrigerator.

13. Step 13

    Enjoy