Cholera Pie (Swiss Alpine Bacon, Potatoes & Apple Pie )

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Cholera Pie (Swiss Alpine Bacon, Potatoes & Apple Pie)
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Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry
4 large waxy potatoes , boiled the day before
1 leek
4 small onions ( or 2 large ones )
200 g seasoned bacon
200 g raclette cheese , cheesee
2 pears
2 apples , fit for baking
salt & pepper
1 egg yolk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
580
Sugar
6g
Fat
32g
Cholera Pie is a traditional dish from the Valais region of Switzerland, where it was first made by farmers and shepherds to use up the ingredients they had on hand. Despite its unusual name, the dish is not related to the disease cholera, but is named after the dance that was popular in the region at the time. Cholera Pie is still enjoyed today, and is a classic example of Swiss comfort food. The dish typically contains potatoes, onions, bacon, and cheese, and can be adapted to include a variety of other ingredients such as pears and apples, as in this recipe. The pie is usually served as a main course, with a leafy green salad on the side.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Cut your boiled potatoes into small pieces, and slice the leek and onions.
3.In a large bowl, mix the potatoes, leek, onions, and seasoned bacon together.
4.Grease a 9-inch pie dish and line it with one sheet of puff pastry.
5.Layer the potato mixture into the pie dish, pressing down to form an even layer.
6.Cut the pears and apples into thin slices and arrange them on top of the potato mixture.
7.Cut the raclette cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over everything in the pie dish.
8.Cover the contents in the pie dish with the second sheet of puff pastry, and pinch the edges together to seal the pie.
9.Brush the top of the pie with egg yolk, and make a couple of small slits in the puff pastry to allow steam to escape.
10.Bake the pie for approximately 45 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

PROS

Cholera Pie is a hearty and delicious meal.
It combines the savory flavors of bacon, potatoes, and cheese with the sweetness of pears and apples, all wrapped up in a flaky puff pastry.
It’s sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

CONS

Cholera Pie is quite a heavy dish, and it’s not the healthiest meal option out there.
It’s also fairly time-consuming to make, as the potatoes need to be boiled the day before.
Finally, this dish isn’t suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cholera Pie does contain some healthy ingredients, such as the potatoes and leek, which are both great sources of dietary fiber and vitamin C. However, the dish is also high in saturated fat and sodium, so it’s not suitable for people with heart problems or high blood pressure. The apples and pears add some natural sweetness and vitamins to the dish.

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