Homity pie – a good old English country recipe

This is the best food ever there was.  I bought an oven dish especially for Homity Pie! 

Makes 6 pies - or one mega huge one!

wholemeal shortcrust pastry
4 oz. (100g) Cheddar cheese, grated
1 oz. (25g) butter or margarine

1/2 oz. (15g) parsley, chopped
3 tbsp (45 ml) oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed

3/4 lb. (350g) potatoes
1 lb. (450g) onions
1 tbsp (15 ml) milk

Roll out the pastry and use to line six 4” (10 cm) individual tins or foil dishes. Boil or steam the potatoes until tender. Chop the onions, then sauté in the oil until really soft. Combine the potatoes and onions, add the butter, parsley, 2 oz. (50g) cheese, garlic, milk and season well to taste. Cool, then use to fill the pastry cases. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in the oven at 220° C (425° F/Mark 7) for 20 minutes until golden. Alternatively, use to make one 8” (20 cm) flan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.