Swede & bacon pies

Swede and bacon were made for each other, so putting them together in a pie gives swede a starring role for once

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Difficulty and servings

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 30 minutes

Put the bacon in a non-stick pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and brown. Remove, and brown the onions in the same oil. Return the bacon to the pan along with the swede and carrot and season well. Pour in the chicken stock, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the veg is tender. Stir in the parsley. Divide between 4 individual pie dishes. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling water until just tender (about 8 minutes). Drain and cool, then mash. Spoon onto the swede mixture, keeping the potato fluffy, and sprinkle with seasoning. Grill until the potato starts to brown.

Per serving

313 kcalories, protein 15.7g, carbohydrate 50.5g, fat 6.8 g, saturated fat 1.2g, fibre 8.1g, salt 1.93 g

Recipe from olive magazine, February 2008.

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Little Red Courgette

31 January 2008

Little Red Courgette rated and commented on this recipe

Mmm! Looks really tasty. Look forward to getting someone to cook them for me.

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Jill

31 January 2008

Jill rated and commented on this recipe

Delicious - although I steamed the carrots and swede together beforehand to make sure they were thoroughly cooked. Combined ingredients together with a little flour and the stock. Really tasty easy meal, and will certainly have it again.

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31 January 2008

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DomesticLou

03 March 2008

DomesticLou rated and commented on this recipe

Lovely, I had no idea swede & bacon went so well together. I too steamed the veg beforehand.

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Sari

06 March 2008

Sari commented on this recipe

Sounds absolutely gorgeous. Will try it at the weekend.

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Di

10 November 2008

Di rated and commented on this recipe

Really enjoyed this have cooked it a few times and varied the veg to include parsnip and squash as well as swede.

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Rach

29 December 2008

Rach rated and commented on this recipe

very nice indeed, lovely gravy, very good if you're on a diet but want something to eat that tastes like comfort food

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Mameko

25 January 2009

Mameko commented on this recipe

I used vegetable stock instead of chicken stock,and after dividing between 4 individual pie dishes there were some stock left in the pan,so I had them as soup.It was so delicious.

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Melanie Day

18 February 2009

Melanie Day commented on this recipe

I used Ramekin dishes for the individual portions and thought that they would be too small - but all the mixture fit between 4 dishes and the potatoe was piled on top. Was a tasty, homely dish and I was suprised how filling one serving was. Def will make again.

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Gem_Gem

08 December 2009

Gem_Gem rated and commented on this recipe

This was delicious! I halved the recipe and it was lovely. I don't like mashed potato so I boiled chunks of potato and topped it with a bit of cheddar. Lovely!!

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Laura Johnson

10 January 2010

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23 January 2010

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06 February 2010

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Ness

22 May 2010

Ness rated and commented on this recipe

This is really easy and a combination I'd never have thought of, but it really is yummy.

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mrsjones

27 January 2011

mrsjones commented on this recipe

mmm :) soo simple and super tasty, it got a thumbs up from the husband so I'm happy :)

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Emma

04 February 2011

Emma rated and commented on this recipe

I used leek instead of onion and smoked bacon and it came out really well. I would recommend pre cooking the swede. Works fine as one 1 big pie (I don't have any individual ones).

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Els442

19 February 2012

Els442 rated and commented on this recipe

Really enjoyed this! I sliced the potato and roasted with some thyme, then layered the mixture between potato slices. Will def be making this again!

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Anna

26 February 2012

Anna rated and commented on this recipe

This makes a nice change from shepherds pie - it's a real comfort dish. I think 30 mins is a bit of an underestimate for timings, so make sure you've got a bit longer.

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Kayla

30 October 2012

Kayla rated and commented on this recipe

I don't like swede, so was looking for a recipe that would change my opinion of it - this is it! I boiled the swede and carrots on the hob for a bit longer, until the veg was tender. A very hearty and warming dinner, great for a cold winter's night! There were only 3 of us, so loads left over - stuck it in the blender and made awesome soup!!

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Gobo

26 January 2013

Gobo rated and commented on this recipe

When my lass smelt the pan (before I added the Parsley) she turned her nose up, but 15 minutes and a clean bowl later she was asking if there was more. We both really, really enjoyed this, and I will absolutely be making this again. Perfect winter dish for my tastebuds :)

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