I think I may have created a blog monster. Ever since I posted my Mum’s Canelones recipe and taught her to comment, she’s been very enthusiastic to say the least, about this little hobby of mine. Take for instance the comment she left on this blog:
Triss,
It was great doing the step by step canalones with you…. More to come folks. I m here for another 18 days just hold on…. Mom
Then this afternoon, at work, I get a cryptic voicemail from her saying “come home soon”. Straight after work I found her hovering over the stove with three pots of ground meat. Apparently, the meat was on special (you know how crazy Mum’s can get when something goes on sale!) and she said she would teach me three different dishes using the ground meat. Chili con Carne, Ragu Sauce and Sombrero Pie.
Of all these dishes, my favourite would have to be the Sombrero Pie. In her version, she layers mashed potatoes, ground meat, creamed corn and tops it with grated cheese. In fact, it was a recipe featured in the cookbook she wrote with my sister. In the cookbook they go on to say that it was named “sombrero”, because it looks like one of those Mexican hats.
She told me she would love to share it with you all… Enjoy!
Recipe
- 4 large starchy potatoes
- 125 grams butter
- 125 ml milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 250 grams ground pork
- 250 gram ground beef (otherwise, use 500 grams beef and omit the pork)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 400 grams creamed corn
- 1 1/2 cups of tasty cheese
- To make the mashed potatoes, peel and quarter the potatoes and then boil until you are able to pierce through the potato with a knife. Drain the water from the pan and put the pan back on the heat to “dry” the potatoes out – this should take around 30 seconds.
- Mash the potatoes with the butter and the milk. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside
- Saute the onions until transparent and then follow with the garlic until fragrant. Turn the heat to high and add the ground meat. There will be liquid that is released from the meat and cook until this liquid is evaporated.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for around 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- To assemble, use a round container, measuring around 25 cm in diameter and around 5 cm in height. First layer the mashed potatoes, then the beef, spread the creamed corn on top of the beef and finally the cheese.
- Bake in a fan forced oven for 35 minutes at 180 c fan forced.
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Oh my, your mum is really a great cook and she sounds like so much fun. I know what is on my shopping list for tomorrow! 🙂 Thanks to you and your mum for sharing.
Will your mum get hooked? Maybe she will start a cooking blog on her own!
So you may have to start a BM blog……just for Mum. This is superb!!!!!!!
This pie looks and sounds so good!
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Now that is what i call the perfect comfort food! Luckily i came across this early in the day and now i can get the ingredients and satiate this craving you’ve started 🙂
One sugestion I would make is using Masa or a soft Polenta for the base. Just thinking what would make it a bit more Tradional Tex-Mex.
Super looking Sombrero Pie! Are we getting more from your Mom?
Great recipe. You are so lucky to have a mom who knows how to cook.
I think it is extremely wonderful that you get to bond with your mum over cooking – something you enjoy doing yourself. My mom is not a very good cook and tends to over portion all the time – in fact, we are plotting to steer her away from the kitchen this coming Chinese New Year. Now I feel guilty about entertaining that plot after reading your blog…
haha your mum is so cute! She’s such a great cook! I have to try ths soon.
Whoa! Mum’s on the roll, eh? 😉 But isn’t she a fantastic cook! The pie looks amazing!!
So cute that your mum supports your love of food blogging as well as taking an interest in it herself! Ahhh, wonderful times ahead =)
Watch out! Sounds like you may soon have some family competition in the blogsphere! 😎 This sombrero pie looks delicious and something that my husband would absolutely adore. Can’t wait to see what else your mother cooks up!
hehe your mum is so cute! you should do a monday mum recipe day!
Hi Trissa & Trissa’s mom,
You guys are wonderful and lovely! Trissa is so blessed to have you around 18 days more, sharing all the favourite dishes and hands-on skills.
We, as your readers, are so blessed too.
The Sombrero Pie looked so delicious!
Totally agree with Trissa’ mom. “Something so simple to do and for sure little kids and big kids will love it.” My kids also love pies. I cooked Shepperd’s pie with lots of ground beef, mixed with veggies, topped with mashed potato and butter. My kids seemed not to have enough! The pie was gone very quickly.
Very very hearty meal! Oh my…. mash potatoes and cheese and minced meat! Love the use of cream corn.
I love how mothers buy meat ‘because it’s on special’. Your mum is a great cook as well as computer-literate? You have a winner!
LOL, that’s so funny because I can relate. I just got my mom on a computer (she the type won’t use the DVD player because she can’t figure it out), and she’s been visiting my blog and sending me emails about. I haven’t showed her how to comment yet though…. maybe next visit:-)
I have to say I was a little skeptical when I read the name, but this looks realllllly good!
Your mother seems like such a sweet person. So enthusiastic!
The sombrero pie looks real nice. Can’t wait to see if there are any other dishes that she has in store. Heck, has she thought of starting up her own blog? 🙂
It’s so sweet that your mum is so supportive and enthusiastic! Sounds fun to have two in the kitchen! 🙂
Ooh, that sounds delicious! I’m making this for dinner later in the week!
Hehe, LOVE the enthusiasm =D. Can’t wait to see what Mum has in store =D.
this looks really good. can’t wait to make one myself. I am glad your mum wanted to share this … thank you both for posting.
Haha your Mum is awesome! And you’re so right about Mum’s going nuts for specials, my Mum does that too. I LOVE any dish with corn in it so I definitely think I would love this pie!
That looks absolutely mouth watering! How cute your mum is.
looks great Trissa – i can totally make this with my ‘fake’ vegetarian mince meat
These looks really good…your mom rocks!
Your mum is awesome!! I wish my mum were that enthusiastic about cooking and buying loads of meat on sale hahaha. I must must must try this sombrero pie. It looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
The title of this post is priceless! Sombrero pie is a fab name for this dish. He, he – my Mum wants to know every detail about me, but has never shown any interest in my blog.
Yummy!!!! I’ll try this recipe tonight. Thanks for sharing!
The blog monster mom!! Hi Mom! You are so lucky Trissa. I wish my mom would be my blog monster. Can I borrow yours? This Sombrero Pie must be wonderful!
Laura
Also love the humour in your blog..but be easy on my BFF!
Trissa, your sombrero pie looks absolutely delicious, very tasty and love the idea of one dish meal 🙂 Love the idea of adding the creamed corn. Thanks for sharing it…
Thanks, I think I might make this one for tea tonight. Sounds easy but looks like real good comfort food for a Fri night. Your mum might become your co-blogger – is that a word?!
Something so simple to do and for sure little kids and big kids will love it. I ll test it on Benjamin today.
Nothing like a good Filipino mum cooking up a storm in OUR kitchens!!!!!
Trissa, you are so lucky your mom is with you. She’s such a good cook, and so are you too. The next 18 days are going to be fantastic days for you! Now that she knows how to leave comments and knows it’s fun blogging, I think she will start her own blog soon 🙂 I’m going to enjoy reading more mother-daughter recipes. Thanks for sharing.
LOL …Love your momz enthusiasm! And the pie sounds awesome.. We love sheperd’s pie, so I think this will be a definite hit at home!
Enjoy the pampering while shez there 🙂
Your mum is too, too cute! How will she take to you calling her the blog monster?;P I love mashed potato style pies, and I love cremed corn, so this sound sliek a winner to me.
I have never had Sombrero pie…it looks so irresistible with that golden brown melted cheese topping.
I told you so! He he he 🙂
Anyway, for the benefit of those who haven’t had sombrero pie, this recipe is a definite favourite in our family and its guaranteed to hit all the right spots… easy + delicious + quick = perfect dinner!
Your mom sounds like so much fun:) You are so very fortunate..
This is so similar to our shepherd’s pie..your addition of cheese on top must be absolutely delicious..Have a great day ladies~
I bet the book is fabulous..How nice this love of cooking is genetic in your case:)
It’s confirmed Trissa, I definitely have to meet your mom. I could really say she’s an amazing cook. The sombrero pie is delish.
Ooh! Another one of your mum’s recipes! She sounds like a lot of fun! I love the idea of creamed corn on top!
Your mum is extremely cute. I wish my mum was as keen. She is currently caught up with facebook so I guess my blog will be phase 2. Nice Sombrero Pie. Hearty and yummy. Can we call your mum Aunty??