potato pie filling

Potato pie filling — nice! Are you thinking about a creamy savory potato filling for a pie (like a comforting mashed potato pie) or something more like a potato and cheese or potato and meat filling?

Here’s a classic savory mashed potato pie filling recipe that works well inside a flaky pie crust or even as a casserole topping:

🥔 Creamy Savory Potato Pie Filling

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

• ½ cup milk or cream (adjust for desired creaminess)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook Potatoes:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain.

2. Cook Onion & Garlic (Optional):

• In a small skillet, sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft and fragrant.

3. Mash Potatoes:

• Mash potatoes with butter and milk/cream until smooth and creamy.

4. Mix:

• Stir in sautéed onion & garlic, cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning.

5. Cool Slightly:

• Let the filling cool a bit before adding to your pie crust.

Tips:

• Add cooked bacon or ham for a meaty twist.

• Use sour cream instead of milk for tanginess.

• For a lighter filling, use Greek yogurt or low-fat milk.