A Proper Ham & Cheese "Garage pie" Recipe | South African "Garage Pies" Recipes | How to make Pies

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds nutrition, while homemade can save money.

Prepare bacon and ham for the filling.

Cook bacon until crispy.

Add chopped mushrooms to the bacon and cook until browned.

Mix in cheese and mustard to create a cheese sauce.

Combine the bacon, ham, mushrooms, and cheese mixture with pasta.

Season with pepper and thyme to taste.

Assemble the pie with the filling and pastry.

Bake until golden brown.

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