In this blog post I am sharing two delicious family recipes using Scottish Haggis. While haggis might seem daunting to some, it’s actually a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. We love experimenting with Haggis and using it in different ways. The kids love it and really enjoy it in different recipes.
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We will be making a delicious Scottish Haggis layered pie with neeps and tatties and a lovely loaded roasted neeps and tatties dish with Scottish Haggis and various other toppings. Both are lovely to try on Burns Night or as we do you can enjoy them at any time of the year. Haggis is an affordable and traditional Scottish food product and is enjoyed by many in all its variations across Scotland.
You can also watch the full recipe video below for the delicious Scottish Haggis Pie and the Loaded Scottish Haggis dish.
Haggis, the national dish of Scotland, has been a beloved delicacy for centuries. Traditionally made with sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with oats, onions, and spices, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea at first glance. However, these recipes will inspire you to try it in different ways and introduce you to using other flavours and ingredients with Scottish Haggis.
The first recipe is the lovely Scottish Haggis, Neeps (turnip) and Tatties (potatoes) pie. Its a simpled layered pastry pie with haggis, neeps and tatties layered up and topped with a sprinkle fo cheddar cheese. It’s really delicious and stores really well. You can freezer it for later or even serve it up cold for picnic food. I love it hot with freshly stir fried greens on the side.
Scottish Haggis Recipes…
The second recipe is the delicious loaded baked tatties and neeps. The tatties and neeps are baked in the oven with a little oil and seasonings until crispy and topped with the delicious Scottish Haggis, some chilli sauce, fresh herbs and melted cheese. Again this recipe is so simple and easy to throw together for the family and makes a delicious lunch or smaller main meal. Try serving it up with a fresh salad.
Your going to love these delicous Scottish Haggis recipes because…
Both recipes of these delicious Scottish Haggis recipes are really easy to make and due to thier simple nature are loved by all the family. The kids found both of these recipes really fun.
The recipes are really affordable due to the simple ingredients. Haggis is an affordable dish compared to many meats in the supermarket and makes a nutritious meal for the whole family.
You will learn to experiment using Scottish Haggis in new ways and it might encourage you to try using it in different recipes in the future. I love the traditional Scottish Haggis, Neeps and tatties but love trying Haggis in new recipes.
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Tips for making this recipe …
The haggis pie is fairly easy to put together and if you want to you can swap up the layers for your preferred colour combo.
The pie is topped with grated cheddar cheese that melts on the top but it would be delicious with a lovely Scottish Whisky sauce or a wee bit creamy sauce or gravy of choice.
Leave the pie to cool slightly before it is sliced just to give it a chance to hold together better. I find its best when its warm rather than fresh out of the oven so that the layers hold well when serving.
You can also serve this pie up cold if you like as a picnic snack or lunch. Its delicious with a little salad on the side. Its not my favourite way of serving it but my son loves eating it this way.
The loaded neeps and tatties recipe is really easy and you can try serving it up with different toppings if you like too. Experiment and share your photos over on instagram with me.
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Haggis Pie Recipe
Scottish Haggis Pie Recipe
A delicious Scottish Haggis pie made with Clapshot topping
- Medium Pie Dish
- Half medium Neep (turnip)
- 6-8 medium Tatties (potatoes) (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp Butter (to add to neeps & tatties mashed)
- Whole Milk (to thin mashed neeps & tatties)
- 1 pack Haggis (approx 450g)
- 1 pack Prerolled Shortcrust Pastry (homemade as alternative)
- Cheddar Cheese Grated (a handful (approx))
- Chopped Parsley (enough to sprinkle)
- Salt & Pepper (to season)
- Butter (to grease the tin)
Preheat the oven to 180C and grease up a pie dish or tart tin.
Boil the neeps and tatties until cooked through and drain.
Cook the haggis up as per the instructions.
Add in the tbsp of butter and a splash of whole milk to the neeps and tatties. Mash through and keep adding in enough milk to thin. Season with salt and pepper.
Layer the pastry into the greased pie dish and make sure it is well sealed all round. Trim to fit.
Add the haggis into the bottom of the dish to create the bottom layer of the pie and spread the creamy mashed neeps and tatties on the top.
Run a fork over the top of the mash to create a crust when baking and sprinkle the cheese on the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until baked through.
Serve with seasonal vegetables or salad.
This dish is also delicious served cold as picnic food or keep warm in tinfoil for picnic food. Makes a lovely portable lunch option.
Loaded Haggis, Neeps and Tatties Recipe
Loaded Neeps & Tatties
- Baking Dish
- 4-6 medium Tatties (potatoes) sliced into wedges (peel can be left on)
- 1/2 medium Neep (turnip) cubed (medium sized pieces)
- Olive Oil (to drizzle and roast)
- 1 pack Haggis (approx 454g)
- Cheddar grated (a few handfuls to top)
- Parsley chopped (to sprinkle)
- Sour Cream (to serve)
- Chilli Jam (to serve)
Preheat the oven to 180C (fan).
Add your chopped neeps and tatties into the oven proof dish and drizzle with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until crispy.
Cook the Haggis according to the pack instructions while the neeps and tatties are in the oven.
Sprinkle the baked neeps and tatties with the haggis. Add on as much grated cheese as you like. Bake for 5-10 minutes until melted.
Add dollops of sour cream on top of the dish and dollops of chill jam.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Serves 2 as a main meal but 4 as a snack or starter dish.
