Corn and Bacon Pie

Ingredients for Corn and Bacon Pie

• 130g unbleached plain flour

• 90g fine-grind whole grain cornmeal

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 60g (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 45ml chilled solid vegetable shortening (preferably with no trans fats), diced

• 3 to 60ml ice water

• Nonstick vegetable oil spray

• 230g bacon, coarsely chopped

• 240g chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui)

• 150g chopped red pepper

• 1 350g package frozen corn kernels (600ml ), thawed, patted dry

• 350ml half cream

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 160g chopped spring onions

• 170g (packed) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 170g )

How to make Corn and Bacon Pie

Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Using back of fork, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 45ml ice water. Toss until dough comes together in moist clumps, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Shape dough into disk. Wrap; chill at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 204°C. Spray 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish with nonstick spray. Place large piece of parchment paper on work surface. Place dough in centre; cover with second sheet of parchment. Roll out dough to 12-inch round. Peel off top parchment. Using bottom parchment as aid, turn dough over into prepared pie dish. Carefully peel off remaining parchment. Fit crust into dish, sealing any tears. Fold excess dough under and crimp edges, forming highstanding rim. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Add onion and pepper to skillet. Sauté until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add corn; sauté until very tender, about 3 minutes longer.

Whisk next 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Mix in spring onions, then corn mixture. Sprinkle bacon, then cheese over bottom of crust. Pour in egg mixture.

Bake pie until filling is golden and just set in centre, about 55 minutes. Let pie cool at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Serve slightly warm.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.