British Foods That Don't Make Sense to Anyone Outside the UK

Butter Pie

You’d be forgiven for thinking a butter pie is literally a pie made of butter—it’s a fair assumption, right? But surprise! The British have a knack for throwing curveballs with their food names. A butter pie is actually a savory dish filled with potatoes and onions, not just a slab of butter. Popular in northern England, it’s a comfort food staple locals swear by

And honestly, it sounds pretty tasty once you get past the misleading name. But let’s be real, calling it a “butter pie” does make it sound like a heart attack waiting to happen. Wouldn’t “potato and onion pie” be a bit more appetizing? Either way, it’s a quirky dish that shows how British cuisine keeps us guessing. Maybe it’s time to give it a try—just don’t let the name scare you off!