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Rappie Pie

Name: Rappie Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 large russet potatoes (about 3 kg); 3 cups chicken broth; 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or pork shoulder; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Rappie pie recipe: Acadian grated potato pie from Nova Scotia baked over rich chicken broth until golden and crackly. Authentic Maritime comfort food.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 30 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

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Rappie pie was born in Clare, Nova Scotia, where Acadian families have made it for generations. The name comes from rapure, the grated potato that is squeezed almost completely dry, then re-hydrated with rich meat broth until it bakes into a chewy, golden-crusted marvel.

It is a labour of love — grating and wringing a mountain of potatoes is no quick job — but the payoff is a slice that is crisp on top, tender inside, and impossibly savoury. Served with a splash of ketchup or molasses, it is the dish Acadians drive hours home for.

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Step by stepInstructions

Peel the potatoes and grate them finely into a large bowl, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible through a clean kitchen towel, reserving the liquid.
Simmer the chicken or pork in 4 cups of water with the onion until tender, then remove the meat, shred it, and measure the cooking liquid to make 3 cups of broth.
Whisk the flour and butter into the hot broth, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, until smooth.
Mix the squeezed potatoes with the broth mixture until the potatoes are evenly moistened.
Spread half the potato mixture in a buttered baking dish, top with the shredded meat, and cover with the remaining potatoes.
Bake at 375°F for 60 to 75 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp, then rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

💡 Chef tips & storage

The most important step is squeezing the grated potatoes very dry — the drier they are, the more broth they absorb and the better the texture. Leftover rappie pie reheats beautifully in a 350°F oven.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Servings4

CategoryDessert

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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