Rich, hearty potato-topped pies are the ultimate in comfort food, especially when the weather cools down. We’ve put together our favourite lamb, beef, seafood and vegetarian versions below. Some are topped with mashed potato and others with sliced potato. There’s even a recipe with a grated potato top!
Slicing potatoes to top your pies
For pies topped with sliced potato, we find the best way to slice these thinly is by using a mandoline slicer. If you don’t own one, use a sharp knife.
Looking for more comfort food recipes? Or more winter dinners or potato recipes?
Slow-cooker cottage pie
Take the fuss out of this comfort food favourite.
Julie Goodwin’s seafood pie
Classic comfort food made easy.
Steak pie with caramelised onion & potato
Serve up a fancy twist on the classic.
Julie Goodwin’s chicken & leek pie with potato bake topping
A chicken and leek pie – potato bake mash-up!
Cottage pie
This comfort food classic is a favourite in the cooler months but pair it with a fresh salad and you can enjoy it all year round.
Slow-cooked lamb pie with potato rosti
Shepherd’s pie, but make it fancy!
Fish pie with potato and celeriac mash
A delicious winter warmer.
Steak, bacon and mushroom pot pie
Nothing says comfort food quite like a pot pie.
Tuna potato bake
Bake it till you make it.
Tuna ‘shepherd’s’ potato topped pie
This easy potato-topped pie is simple to make and budget-friendly.
Lamb shank shepherd’s pie
Fight food waste in the tastiest way possible.
Quick shepherd’s pie
This classic comfort food recipe that’s healthy, hearty and filling.
Lamb mince, silverbeet & potato pie
A warming and hearty dinner.
Traditional shepherd’s pie
Comfort in a dish!
Cottage pies
Cottage pie is classic comfort food!
Tuna and spinach potato pie
The whole family will love this comforting pie.
Rösti cottage pie
Lovely as creamy mashed potato is, there’s something addictive about the crispy, golden rösti topping of this cottage pie.
Curried lentil cottage pie
A fragrant twist on an old classic.
Beef bourguignon and potato pie
Stay warm this winter with a delicious, hearty beef and mushroom pie topped with fluffy potato.
Creamy bacon and fish pie with potato topping
We used blue eye in this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. Note
Barramundi and potato pie
Australian summer isn’t complete without a variety of seafood on the table. Here, we’ve combined beautiful barramundi fillets and desiree potatoes for a delicious pie that’s bound to please.
Shepherd’s pie
Family and friends will flock to your table for this dish.
Shepherd’s pie in the slow cooker
Tender, delicate lamb with a buttery mash top.
Minted lamb potato-top bake
Add your own twist to shepherd’s pie — try kumara mash and minted peas.
Tuna and potato pie
Make ahead: You can make pie up to 4 hours ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Low fat: Use reduced-fat or skim milk. We used a frozen chunky vegetable mix of cauliflower, broccoli and carrot. Choose a potato variety that’s suitable for mashing. Note
Lentil cottage pie
This vegetarian version of the old British classic is every bit as hearty as its meaty cousin. Lentil cottage pie is the perfect option when you’re after something meat-free, but substantial.
Vegetable and lentil potato pie
This healthy and tasty vegetable and lentil potato pie is packed full of vitamins and every bit as hearty as a meat based cottage pie. Perfect for a family meat-free Monday meal.
Bolognese and spinach potato pie
Kids will love these bolognese pies topped with cheesy mashed potato.
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