Famous New Zealand Bacon & Egg Pie

Step 1

leave the pastry out for 20 minutes at least to stop it from tearing when using.

Step 2

Cut the rinds of the bacon and chop bacon.

Step 3

Whisk eggs putting one yolk to the side.

Step 4

Whisk in the milk or cream.

Step 5

Chop onion.

Step 6

Lay one sheet of pastry in a casserole dish and make sure it comes just over the sides of the dish.

Step 7

Prick the base with a fork.

Step 8

Sprinkle the onion all over the base.

Step 9

Chop the parsley (one whole packet).

Step 10

Mix the parsley and bacon in with the egg mixture.

Step 11

Pour into the dish.

Step 12

Cover with other sheet of pastry and crimp together and cut of any excess pastry.

Step 13

Decorate the top if you want.

Step 14

Cook for 25 minutes and check its not burning.

Step 15

If so, place some tin foil over and place back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until cooked.