Spinach and Bacon Pie

Directions

1Lightly grease the slow cooker bowl.

Pastry

1Place the flour and butter in a food processor and process until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

2Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of chilled water

3Process again until the mixture comes together in a smooth ball.

4Press into the base and sides of the slow cooker bowl until uniform in thickness.

5Turn the slow cooker on high and place a clean tea towel under the lid to prevent condensation.

6Cook for 30 minutes.

Filling

1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2Add onions and bacon and cook

3Stir occasionally until onions are soft.

4Stir in spinach

5Continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.

6In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper

7Add hot spinach mixture and stir to blend.

8After the crust has cooked for 30mins pour in the prepared filling

9Cover again with a tea towel under the lid.

10Cook for a further 1.5-2hrs on high until set.

note

1To remove pie from the slow cooker carefully upturn it into a tea towel, (I needed 2 people to do this because the pot is still very hot and heavy) place a plate onto the base and flip it over again to be right side up.

2Serve and enjoy.