Randy Chandler
The humble cheese and onion pasty is a British classic, often served as a convenient, quick lunch or even a hangover cure. While it's delicious on its own, there are several sides that can complement this tasty treat. The most popular option is a side of Heinz baked beans, with some opting for a splash of HP sauce or Branston pickle on the side. For a more substantial meal, a side of chips, jacket potato, or potato wedges can be served alongside. Some also suggest a side salad, although this is a controversial choice, with some arguing that a salad doesn't belong on a plate with a pasty.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Accompaniments | Salad, Chips, Beans, Jacket Potato, Hash Browns, Peas, Mash, Roasted/Steamed Veg, Gravy, Baked Potato Wedges, Sauces (Ketchup, Brown Sauce, Hot Sauce, HP Sauce) |
| Drink | Tea with sugar |
| Dessert | Scones and cream |
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What You'll Learn
Salad
While some people believe that a pasty should be eaten on its own, others suggest that a cheese and onion pasty goes well with a side salad.
A green side salad can be a good option, as the pasty itself is loaded with carbs. A salad can be a modern accompaniment to the pasty, providing a fresh contrast to the pastry and filling.
Some people from Cornwall might disagree with this choice, as the pasty is already a complete meal in itself, wrapped in pastry. However, a side salad can be a good option for those who want a lighter meal or who feel that the pasty alone is not quite enough.
A cheese and onion pasty is a savoury dish, so a salad with a tangy dressing or sharp flavours could complement the pasty well. For example, a Yorkshire Salad made with malt vinegar and thinly sliced onions could be a good choice.
You could also consider adding some potato to the salad, such as boiled potatoes or roasted potato wedges, to make it more filling and to tie in with the potato in the pasty filling.
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Chips
Thick-cut Chips
Thick-cut chips are a heartier option that can stand up to the heft of a pasty. They can be paired with beans, left on the heat for a while to thicken, for a classic British combination.
Chunky Chips
Chunky chips are another option to consider. They can be served with Heinz baked beans, which are specifically recommended by some sources.
One source suggests a combination of chips and mash, along with potato veg and gravy, treating the pasty like a pie.
If you're looking for a lighter option, you could pair your pasty with chips and a side salad. This balances out the heartiness of the pasty and chips with some fresh vegetables.
While chips are a versatile side dish, feel free to experiment with different sauces and seasonings to add your own unique twist to this classic combination.
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Jacket potato
Baking the Potato
First, preheat your oven to 180C/350F. Then, prepare the potatoes by pricking them with a fork several times and coating them with olive oil and salt. Place the potatoes on a baking tray and bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Finally, increase the oven temperature to 220C/430F and bake for a few more minutes until the potatoes are crispy.
Toppings and Stuffings
For a classic combination, top your jacket potato with butter, baked beans, and grated cheese. You can also add some Worcestershire sauce to enhance the flavour. If you prefer, you can stuff your jacket potato with cheese and onion and bake it in the oven for a different texture and flavour. For a simple side dish, serve your jacket potato with just butter and a pinch of salt.
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Baked beans
If you're serving them as a side, you could go for Branston beans, or Heinz baked beans, heated straight from the tin. You could also add bacon, egg, or use them as a baked potato filler. If you're making a vegan pasty, you could try adding vegan cheese, nutritional yeast, and black pepper to your beans.
If you want to make a more substantial meal, you could try making a baked bean and cheese slice. This is similar to a pasty, but is larger, with a light puff pastry casing, and a lattice finish. You can make your own by frying onions until they are golden and translucent, then adding cheese and beans, folding over the pastry, and sealing with beaten egg.
If you're looking for a more traditional Cornish pasty, you might want to avoid serving it with beans, as some people believe that a pasty should be served on its own, or with chips or a jacket potato, and that adding beans is immoral!
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Gravy
If you're serving gravy with a cheese and onion pasty, you could treat it like a pie and serve it with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or chips. Some people also recommend serving peas with gravy.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Flour
- Stock (beef or chicken)
- Salt and pepper
- (Optional: milk, cream, or cornflour)
Method
- Melt some butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add an equal amount of flour to the melted butter and stir well to form a paste. Cook this mixture for a few minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns a light brown colour.
- Slowly add your stock to the paste, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Continue adding stock and whisking until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If you want a thicker gravy, you can add a little milk or cream mixed with cornflour to the gravy and stir over low heat until it thickens. Alternatively, you can simply simmer the gravy over low heat until it reduces and thickens.
Enjoy your cheese and onion pasty with gravy!
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Frequently asked questions
Some side dishes that go well with cheese and onion pasty include a side salad, chips, jacket potato, and beans.
A green side salad goes well with cheese and onion pasty.
Thick-cut chips go well with cheese and onion pasty.
Heinz baked beans go well with cheese and onion pasty.
