Italian Cheese Rustica Pie

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Italian, Pies, Quick & Easy
Keyword:	cheese
Serves:	8
Prep Time:	45 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr

Ingredients

1 bx	(15 oz) refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
3	eggs
1 c	cubed cooked ham
1 c	ricotta cheese or small curd cottage cheese
1 c	shredded mozzarella
1 c	cubed provolone or swiss cheese
4 Tbsp	grated parmesan
1 Tbsp	finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp	dried oregano
dash(es)	pepper
1	beaten egg, if desired

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Jen Geelen

Full Flavored

Ewa Beach, HI (pop. 460,077)

jenji79

Member Since Apr 2011

Jen's Notes:

Found this recipe in the Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off Cookbook. I used 1-1/2 Cups of Ricotta when I made it.

Directions

Make Pie Crust as directed on box for two crust pie, using 9" pie plate. Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 375.

In a large bowl, slightly beat 3 eggs. Stir in ham, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Spoon mixture into pie crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edges and flute. Cut slits in crust in several places. Brush beaten egg over top. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.

Place pan on lowest oven rack. Bake 50-60 min or until golden brown. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15-20 min of baking to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 10 min before serving.