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#WFD- Cheesy Braai Pie
This braai pie is a different addition to the usual braai menu and may even become a favourite.
POLOKWANE- If you’re having a braai this afternoon or this evening, why not try something different and try this Cheesy Braai Pie.
Ingredients
- 2 x rolls puff pastry, defrosted
- 15ml sunflower oil
- 1 x onion, finely diced
- 1 x red pepper, finely chopped
- 400g chicken fillet, cut into strips
- 250g lean bacon bits
- 1 x KNORR Thick White Onion Soup
- 1 x bunch spinach, cleaned, deveined and roughly chopped
- 1 x punnet button mushrooms, sliced
- 200g mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 x round feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 x egg, lightly whisked
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and red pepper until soft add the chicken strips and brown well then add the bacon bits and fry until cooked
- Remove from pan and set aside to cool
- Spray the braai grid well with baking spray on both sides
- Unroll one of the rolls of puff pastry onto the first grid
- Place a layer of spinach over the pastry then top with the chicken mixture
- Sprinkle the contents of the sachet of KNORR Thick White Onion Soup over this
- Add a layer of sliced button mushrooms over this and then add the cheeses
- Finish with another layer of spinach and then place the second roll of puff pastry on top
- Using your finger tips seal the edges of the pastry as if making a pie
- Lightly brush with egg wash before placing on the braai and make three small incisions in the top of the pastry using a small knife to allow the steam to escape
- Place high on a very cool braai and allow to cook for about 20 minutes turning the pie over often
This recipe was provided by What’s for Dinner.
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