Beat two of the eggs with the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar and chives and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooled bacon mixture. When you are ready to assemble the pie ...

This simple pie has all the makings of a family favourite. Bacon and eggs make the perfect combination, and lovely flaky pastry to top it off.

Now spread the onion-bacon filling onto the base and make 5 small random depressions into it. Crack the remaining eggs into each one. Pour the egg-cheese custard evenly all over the pie and top ...

Add the game, pork belly mince, diced bacon ... the top with more egg yolk. Make a hole in the middle of the lid for steam. Stand the tin on a baking tray and bake the pie for 30 minutes.