potato cauliflower pie

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Mar 25, 2012

This is an unusual recipe. A potato crust with a cheesy cauliflower filling. This is great served with a tossed salad on the side. Enjoy! This recipe is from Oak Cottage. Photo by Angie.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method ---
yield makes one 9-inch pan

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups packed grated raw potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg,beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, packed
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • - pepper to taste
  • - paprika, for garnish

How To Make potato cauliflower pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400^. Spray 9-inch pan with non stick oil;set aside. --- Crust: Set grated potatoes in a colander over a bowl. Salt the potatoes and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water. Place potatoes in large bowl, beat in egg, salt and onion until blended.
  • Step 2
    Pat into prepared pan, on bottom and up the sides with your floured fingers. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until browned. After 30 minutes, spray with some oil to help it get really crisp.
  • Step 3
    In a large skillet,sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft, without browning, about 5 minutes, add herbs and cauliflower and cook covered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Filling: Spread 1/2 the cheeses in baked crust. Top with sautéed vegetables, then remaining cheese. beat egg and milk together, pour over cheese. Dust with paprika.
  • Step 5
    Lower oven temperature to 375^ and bake 35-40 minute, until custard is set and pie is nice and brown.(test with table knife inserted near the center). Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before cutting into slices . Serve with a tossed salad as a side, if desired.

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