CHICKEN, CHEDDAR & ONION PIES
MAKES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS
• 30g butter, plus extra to grease
• 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced
• 600g chicken breast, cut into 2cm chunks
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 1½ cups milk
• 1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp picked thyme leaves
• 3 sheets shortcrust pastry
• 3 sheets puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 mins or until softened. Add chicken and increase heat to medium-high. Cook a further 5 mins or until browned. Add mustard, stir to combine then add flour. Cook 1 min or until golden. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cook 2-3 mins or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and add thyme leaves. Season with black pepper. Transfer mixture to a large
