Ingredients:
Pie Crust:
- 11/2 sticks very cold butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 very cold shortening
- 1/2 cup ice water
Instructions:
- place dry ingredients in a food processor and mix for a couple seconds (or use a spatula to mix dry ingredients in a large bowl)
- go in with fats (shortening and butter) and pulse (6-8 times) while slowly adding ice cold water (if not using a processor, cut in the fats with a knife or a fat cutter). mixture should be crumbly. do not over mix
- place in a large bowl and form into a smooth dough (work quickly to avoid the fats from falling apart and melting.) do not over mix
- place smooth dough in plastic wrap and place in freezer for 15 minutes to rest
the Filling
- 12 slices bacon (or sausage)
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 2 medium minced onion
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 250ml heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups baby spinach (or callaloo; simply steam some callaloo with a bit of salt and garlic and little water until cooked. allow to cool before using)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 tablespoons pimento(optional)
- 2 tablespoons garlic
Instructions:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- place bacon or sausage in a skillet on medium heat and fry until crisp (i didnt fry my sausages). drain on paper towel, then chop coarsely. set aside until ready for use
- next, whisk egg then in a large bowl add the whipping cream, garlic, callaloo, salt, sugar and other ingredients. mix until combined
- after 15 mins place pie crust dough on a floured counter top and roll out 1/2 inch in thickness. place in tart pan or mini muffin pans and cut into shape.( if using immediately, place filling in the pie crust shells and bake in a preheated oven of 400 degrees (depending on the oven) for a more structured and crispier pie crust place in freezer over night and use the next day)
- sprinkle bacon/sausage, onion and cheese into pastry shell. next add the filling. place in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes depending on oven
- once baked, remove from oven, allow to cool before removing from pans
- enjoy!
