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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Egg and Bacon Pie

    Modified: Aug 14, 2025 · Published: Apr 22, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 77 Comments

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    A serve of egg and bacon pie with a jar of relish behind.

    If you’re after the best egg and bacon pie recipe that’s quick, easy, and family-friendly, this one’s a keeper! Flaky puff pastry, creamy eggs, smoky bacon, and a sprinkle of cheese… it’s the ultimate comfort food that works just as well for dinner as it does for a picnic or lunchbox treat. No blind baking. No fuss. Just a golden, flaky pie that’s ready in 30 minutes.

    If you love this, you might also enjoy my zucchini slice or my classic quiche lorraine — both are perfect for easy family meals.

    Egg and bacon pie on a white plate with a jar of tomato relish in the background.
    5 stars

    I keep coming back to this recipe - my go to dish for a Sunday night meal. Excellent recipe!

    - Noeleen

    An egg and bacon pie with puff pastry is a true Aussie classic — hearty, portable, budget-friendly, and ready in minutes with no blind baking. I add sautéed onion for sweetness, cheese for extra flavour, and both conventional and Thermomix methods so it’s easy for everyone. Perfect hot or cold, it’s just as good for dinner with salad as it is in lunchboxes or at a picnic — just like my sausage rolls or zucchini and halloumi fritters.

    Jump to:
    • Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
    • Pie Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How To Make Egg and Bacon Pie
    • Top Tip
    • Recipe Tips
    • Egg and Bacon Pie FAQs
    • More Pies and Quiche Recipes
    • Egg and Bacon Pie

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • 30 minutes from start to finish – perfect for busy weeknights.
    • No blind baking required – puff pastry goes straight in, bakes golden and crisp.
    • Both conventional & Thermomix methods included – cook it your way.
    • Freezer-friendly – make ahead for easy meals or lunchbox fillers.
    • Hot or cold, it’s delicious – serve fresh from the oven or chilled the next day.

    Pie Ingredients

    With just a handful of simple ingredients, this easy egg and bacon pie is a breeze to make.

    • Onion – sautéing with the bacon gives sweetness and depth.
    • Puff pastry – I use ready-made sheets (25cm squares in Australia) for convenience. Make sure they’re thawed before using to avoid tearing.
    • Bacon rashers – I find that shortcut is the best bacon to use, but middle or streaky bacon also works. Use good-quality bacon for the best flavour.
    • Cheddar cheese – adds richness and helps bind the filling.
    All ingredients for egg and bacon pie laid out on a table

    Variations

    • Gluten-free – use gluten-free puff or shortcrust pastry.
    • Cheesy upgrade – swap cheddar for a mix of mozzarella and parmesan for extra stretch.
    • Veggie version – add chopped mushrooms, baby spinach, or grated zucchini with the onion.
    • Leek swap – replace the onion with thinly sliced leek for a milder, slightly sweet flavour.
    • No-pastry option – skip the pastry entirely and bake the filling in a greased dish for a crustless pie (similar to a frittata or impossible quiche).

    How To Make Egg and Bacon Pie

    This is such a simple recipe — the oven does most of the work!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Uncooked puff pastry in a rectangular pie tin.
    1. Step 1: Line tin – Press one sheet of puff pastry sheets into the tin, using the second sheet to patch any gaps.
    Bacon and onion in a frying pan
    1. Step 2: Cook filling – Fry bacon and onion in a pan over medium-high heat until the onion softens and bacon starts to crisp.
    Grated cheese over bacon mixture in a tin with puff pastry.
    1. Step 3: Assemble – Spoon bacon and onion into the pastry base. Sprinkle over half the cheese.
    Egg and bacon mixture in a puff pastry case in a pie tin ready to be baked.
    1. Step 4: Egg mix – Whisk eggs and cream (or milk) together. Season with black pepper and then pour over the filling. Top with the remaining grated cheese.

      Bake for 20 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden brown and set. Stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

    Top Tip

    For extra flavour, cook the bacon until it’s just starting to crisp — it will keep its texture and add a delicious smoky bite to the pie.

    Recipe Tips

    • Thaw the pastry before use to avoid tearing.
    • Use a loose-bottomed tin for easy removal (place a tray underneath to catch any drips).
    • Bacon type matters — shortcut keeps things lean, streaky adds extra flavour.
    • Don’t overbake — the filling should be set but still tender.
    • Serve with tomato relish, salad, chips, or even a bowl of soup for a hearty meal.
    • Storage – refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    • Freezing – cool completely, wrap in baking paper, then foil, and freeze whole or in slices for up to 3 months.
    • Reheating – oven is best for crisp pastry (180°C for 10 mins slices / 25 mins whole). Microwave for speed, but pastry will soften.
    A close up of finished pie in a tin placed on a tea towel.

    Egg and Bacon Pie FAQs

    Why is my egg and bacon pie watery?

    This can happen if you use watery veggies or undercook your bacon/onion. Always sauté fillings to remove excess moisture.

    Can I make egg and bacon pie in a pie maker?

    Absolutely — use smaller squares of puff pastry, cook bacon/onion first, then fill and bake in the pie maker until golden.

    What’s the best cheese to use?

    Cheddar is classic, but tasty, mozzarella, or a mix of cheeses work well. Avoid overly soft cheeses that can make the pie soggy.

    Can I make this without pastry?

    Yes — just grease a baking dish and bake the filling as a crustless quiche or frittata.

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    A piece of egg and bacon pie with chutney in the background.

    Egg and Bacon Pie

    You are going to love this traditional egg and bacon pie with puff pastry crust! A creamy, savoury egg filling is dotted with pieces of smoky bacon and tasty cheese and encased in a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust.
    5 from 60 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Family Meals
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 serves
    Calories: 539kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted
    • 200 g bacon chopped
    • 1 medium (225g) brown onion diced
    • 75 g (¾ cup) cheddar cheese grated
    • 5 eggs
    • 125 g (½ cup) cream or milk
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius fan-forced (390 degrees fahrenheit).
    • Lightly grease a 12cm x 36cm (5 x 14 inch) loose-bottomed pie or tart tin.
    • Place one sheet of the puff pastry into the tin and press down. Use the second piece to cover any gaps that remain.
    • Fry the bacon and onion over medium heat in a frying pan until the onion has softened and the bacon has started to crisp up.
    • Place the bacon and onion into the tin on top of the pastry.
    • Sprinkle over half of the cheese.
    • With a fork, lightly beat the eggs and cream or milk together. Pour the egg mixture into the tin. 
    • Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
    • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    Thermomix Method

    • Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius fan-forced (390 degrees fahrenheit).
    • Lightly grease a 12cm x 36cm (5 x 14 inch) loose-bottomed pie or tart tin.
    • Place one sheet of the puff pastry into the tin and press down. Use the second piece to cover any gaps that remain.
    • Place the cheese (chopped unto chunks) into the Thermomix bowl. Grate for 8 seconds, Speed 8. Set aside. Wash and dry the Thermomix bowl. 
    • Place the bacon and onion into the Thermomix bowl. Chop by pressing Turbo 3-4 times (or until chopped to your liking).
    • Add the olive oil and saute for 4 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2 (Reverse). Drain off any excess oil and then place the bacon and onion into the tin on top of the pastry.
    • Sprinkle over half of the cheese.
    • In the Thermomix bowl (no need to clean it this time), add the eggs and crream or milk and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 6. Pour the egg mixture into the tin. 
    • Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
    • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • Thaw the pastry before use to avoid tearing.
    • Use a loose-bottomed tin for easy removal (place a tray underneath to catch any drips).
    • Bacon type matters — shortcut keeps things lean, streaky adds extra flavour.
    • Don’t overbake — the filling should be set but still tender.
    • Serve with salad, chips, or even a bowl of soup for a hearty meal.
    • Storage – refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    • Freezing – cool completely, wrap in baking paper, then foil, and freeze whole or in slices for up to 3 months.
    • Reheating – oven is best for crisp pastry (180°C for 10 mins slices / 25 mins whole). Microwave for speed, but pastry will soften.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Tracey Nicholls says

      June 01, 2025 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      I make this quite often now. I sometimes add some mushrooms or silverbeet to the mix. Tonight I only had sour cream in the fridge and it ended up absolutely delicious

      Reply
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