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!

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