SPICY BACON-AND-EGG PIE

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Bacon-and-egg pie is a rustic specialty from New Zealand, here zipped up with a mixture of sriracha and cream. Made from whole eggs that hard-cook under a pastry crust lid, with fat chunks of bacon, it is closer in feeling to steak-and-kidney pie, that sturdy pub staple, than to quiche. It is terrific picnic fare.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     brunch, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
6 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
2 scallions, white and greens parts, thinly sliced
9 large eggs
Kosher salt, as needed
Cracked black pepper, as needed
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha or other hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, pulse together flour and salt until combined. Add butter and pulse until pieces are the size of lima beans. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until dough comes together (anywhere from 4 to 8 tablespoons). There should still be flecks of butter left in the dough. Shape dough into two evenly sized discs and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour before baking. (Dough can be made up to 1 week ahead.)
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc to a 12-inch circle. (Leave the other disc in the fridge.) Transfer rolled dough to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and crimp edges. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prick bottom of pie with a fork. Line with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil or paper and pie weights or beans. Bake until pale golden and dry to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Evenly scatter half of the bacon and half of the scallions on bottom of pie. Carefully crack 8 eggs over mixture, distributing them evenly around pie with their yolks intact. Season eggs generously with salt and pepper. Whisk together 5 tablespoons heavy cream with Sriracha and ketchup. Use a teaspoon to dollop it on top of the eggs and then sprinkle with remaining bacon and scallion.
  • Lightly flour the counter. Roll out remaining disc of pie dough until 1/8-inch thick (it should be thinner than the previous dough round). Trim into 10-inch circle. Carefully place on top of the pie, pressing the edges into the side of the pie, if possible. There should be no overhang and the dough should fit almost perfectly. Use a fork to whisk together yolk from remaining egg and 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Brush top of pie with egg wash and cut 4 shallow slits in the middle of the top crust (don't go deep, you don't want to puncture the eggs). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Let cool for at least 20 minutes for serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 387 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Brody Kay
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually serve it with a side salad.


Bello Khadijat
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This pie is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I like to make it the night before and then just reheat it in the morning.


Julius JuliusTS
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I'm not a fan of quiche, but I really enjoyed this pie. The bacon and eggs were a great combination, and the crust was flaky and delicious.


Gary Andersen
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have bacon in my fridge, so this is a recipe that I can always make.


Kanti Magar
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. The only thing I would change is to add more cheese to the filling.


Dx Faraz
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This pie is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and cheesy. I love serving it on a cold winter day.


Dustin Marbury
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I loved this pie! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Danish Sarfaraz
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Gemma Rose
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a brunch or potluck.


Queen Umoh
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This pie was a total disaster! The crust was raw and the filling was bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


souhair romeh
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The crust was a little soggy for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I think next time I'll use a different crust recipe.


rabar abdulwahed
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This pie was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use regular bacon instead of spicy bacon.


Skeeter bug
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I love that this recipe uses spicy bacon. It gives the pie a nice kick. I also added some chopped green onions to the filling for extra flavor.


Muneer Khan k
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This pie was so easy to make and it was delicious! I used pre-cooked bacon to save time and it still turned out great.


Faridullah Hotak
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pie had a nice balance of bacon, eggs, and cheese. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Brent Butler
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This bacon and egg pie was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


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