Name: Irish Potato Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 4 tablespoons butter; 7 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 5 medium potatoes (or 4 large), peeled and sliced thin; 1 onion, peeled and sliced thin; 1 tablespoon fresh dill; 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half & half); Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Chives or scallions, chopped

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Introduction

Irish Potato Pie is a comforting and savory dish that combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this pie offers rich flavors with a simple preparation that will impress your family and friends.

A close-up view of a golden brown tart with a scalloped edge crust, showing two main layers: the bottom layer is a slightly crispy dough crust, and the top layer is made of thinly sliced, cooked potato rounds with a light golden color and slight crispiness on the edges, scattered evenly. Small, dark brown crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions are sprinkled throughout the potato layer. Fresh dill sprigs add a touch of green color and texture on top. The tart sits on a white marbled surface, with part of a white plate and a green and white cloth visible at the edges of the frame. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 tablespoons butter
7 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
5 potatoes (or 4 large), peeled and sliced thin
1 onion, peeled and sliced thin
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/2 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chive or scallion, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the thawed puff pastry sheet in an 8- or 9-inch tart pan and crimp the edges. Remove any excess dough and press pieces along the rim to even it out. Refrigerate the crust until ready to fill.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the butter and chopped bacon until the bacon is crispy. Add the sliced onions, then the potatoes and fresh dill. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Gently stir for 3–5 minutes to mix and coat the ingredients in bacon grease; the potatoes do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Step 3: Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared pastry crust. Drizzle the heavy cream evenly over the filling.
Step 4: Bake the pie on the lower rack in the oven for 35–45 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the crust is golden brown.
Step 5: Let the pie rest for 10 minutes after baking. Sprinkle with chopped chives or scallions before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture that holds shape well.
Swap fresh dill for thyme or rosemary for a different herb flavor.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms instead.
Make sure the puff pastry is well chilled before baking to ensure crisp, flaky layers.

Storage

Store leftover Irish Potato Pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices gently in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes to restore the crispness of the crust. Avoid microwaving to keep the pastry flaky.

How to Serve

A slice of layered potato tart sits on a white plate with a speckled texture, showing at least six layers of thinly sliced golden-brown potatoes mixed with crispy bacon pieces and garnished with green onion slices and fresh dill sprigs. The tart crust is a firm, golden-brown with scalloped edges visible in the background tart. Some small flakes of crust and dill sprigs are scattered around the slice on the plate. The whole scene rests on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this pie in advance?

Yes, you can assemble the pie up to the baking step and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking. Just allow the baking time to remain the same or add a few extra minutes if baking straight from the fridge.

What can I use if I don’t have puff pastry?

While puff pastry provides a flaky texture, you can substitute with refrigerated pie dough or a homemade shortcrust pastry. The texture will be different, but the pie will still be delicious.