Today, I’m sharing a fuss-free recipe for making your own cheese, onion, and potato pasty at home using a sheet of pre-rolled puff pastry. It’s hearty, golden, and satisfying — and best of all, you won’t need to make pastry from scratch!
I actually invented this recipe this afternoon and pleasantly surprised my wife, and myself, when I presented it for our evening meal!
Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a picnic bite, or a meat-free dinner, this pasty delivers on flavour and simplicity. The ingredients are minimal — just potatoes, onion, cheese, and pastry — but together they create a filling that’s both comforting and indulgent.
By pre-roasting the onion and potato slices, we bring out their natural sweetness and soften them just enough to meld beautifully with the cheese inside a buttery puff pastry shell.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quick and easy: Thanks to pre-rolled puff pastry, there's no need for kneading or chilling dough.
Vegetarian-friendly: A great meat-free option that still satisfies.
Versatile: Ideal for lunchboxes, on-the-go snacks, or paired with a green salad for dinner.
Budget-conscious: Made with pantry basics, it's affordable and filling.
Ingredient Notes
You can customise this pasty with your favourite cheese — a sharp mature cheddar adds punch, while something milder like mozzarella offers gooeyness. For an extra kick, add a pinch of mustard powder or a few thyme leaves to the filling. Or you could even add cooked meat such as ham, chicken, beef or corned beef. Or use vegan cheese and vegan protein if you want to create a meat free feast.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your pasty warm with a dollop of brown sauce or chutney, or enjoy it cold as part of a picnic spread. It pairs wonderfully with a crisp apple cider or a pot of strong English tea.
Whether you're making this for yourself or sharing it with family and friends, this simple recipe is proof that comfort food doesn’t need to be complicated. Save it for a rainy day — or any day you need something warm and golden to lift your spirits.