Potato Top Savouries

These Potato Top Savouries really surprised me with their superb flavour. It is the flavour combination of onion, mushroom, cheese and bacon that really hits the spot, along with the gravy. The creamy cheesy mashed potato is just the icing on the cake. These are also suitable for freezing up to 3 months.

Ingredients For Potato Top Savouries

1 x 350 gram packet of pre-rolled puff pastry

250 gram beef minced

1 large red onion, diced

4 large mushrooms finely chopped

2 rashers of chopped middle bacon

1/2 cup of frozen peas

1 and 1/2 tbsp dark brown gravy mix

300 mls hot water

Salt & pepper

3 large potatoes

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup grated edam cheese

Paprika for garnish

Origins Of Potato Top Pies

Potato top pies are savory pies that feature a topping made from mashed potatoes instead of the traditional pastry lid. These pies are especially popular in Australia and New Zealand and are typically filled with a rich and hearty filling, often made of ground beef or minced meat in a savory gravy. The creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes are spread over the filling and then baked until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

These pies are similar to the British "shepherd’s pie" or "cottage pie," but they're smaller and often made as individual hand-held portions, making them perfect for a quick, portable snack. The combination of a meaty filling with a creamy mashed potato topping is both satisfying and comforting, making potato top pies a popular choice in bakeries and pie shops. In the version of this pie I have made, cheese has been added to the potato and then grilled for an even tastier flavour.