Bacon and Egg Pie

Name: Bacon and Egg Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped; 6 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 2 green onions, sliced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 sheets shortcrust pastry

6 servings15 min prep35 min cookEasy New Zealand

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Bacon and Egg Pie

Story updated September 17, 2026

Bacon and egg pie is a classic New Zealand picnic and potluck dish, its savory, British-derived pastry tradition filled with bacon and whole eggs. Hearty and portable, it's long been a fixture of Kiwi gatherings, from family barbecues to community events, without any single credited creator.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

8 slices bacon, chopped
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 sheets shortcrust pastry

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 375°F and line a pie dish with one sheet of shortcrust pastry.
2Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until just crisp, then scatter over the pastry base.
3Whisk the eggs and milk together and pour over the bacon.
4Sprinkle with cheese and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.
5Top with the second pastry sheet, sealing and trimming the edges, and cut a steam vent.
6Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
7Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

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