This indulgent Cheesy Potato Pie is buttery, crispy, and full of flavor. With layers of tender potatoes, rich cheese, and a puff pastry twist, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 round of camembert cheese
- 4 potatoes, thickly sliced
- 100g cream cheese, room temp
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
Make the cream cheese: preheat your oven to 200°C and line a large baking sheet with baking paper. In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside. Cut the camembert into slices and set aside.
Soften the potatoes: cut your potatoes into thick slices and gently boil them in salted water for about 5 minutes. You want them tender but still firm enough to hold their shape. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the toppings: drizzle olive oil over the baking paper, then sprinkle with fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, and the grated parmesan cheese. Lay the slices of camembert on top of the cheese then layer the potato slices on top, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and some more parmesan cheese.
Prep the puff: roll out the puff pastry and spread with a generous layer of garlic and herb cream cheese, leaving a small border around the edges. Place the pastry, cheese side down, on top of the potatoes. Press down the edges of the pastry gently with your fingers. Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 160°C and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Rest and serve: let the pie rest for 5 minutes before placing a board on top and flipping it over. Carefully peel off the parchment paper and serve immediately.
Pro Tip add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese layer for a subtle kick of flavor that complements the creamy, cheesy potatoes perfectly!