Cheese & Spinach Pie
"I found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago, originally entitled "Italian Rustica Pie." I made a few changes based on my family's preferences. It's a one-dish meal, but not low cal!"
photo by HisPixie
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
1 pie
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 2 pie crusts
- 3 eggs
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 cup ham, cubed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 dash pepper
directions
- Prepare pie crusts either from your own recipe or using pre-made crusts from the grocery store.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, slightly beat 3 eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Spoon filling mixture into piecrust-lined pan. Top with second crust and flute edges. Cut slits in top to vent.
- May brush top crust with a beaten egg and sprinkle with an additional tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Bake on lowest rack for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
HisPixie
East Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania
I'm the mother of triplet daughters and now 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren. I'm a critical care nurse by background, as well as hospice nursing. I love to cook and bake. My husband is a wonderful taste tester for me and never, ever complains about my many experiments and new dishes. Love that man. We have 4 cats: a neurotic gray calico named Cupcake, a kitten named RubyMae, a Maine coon named Arwen, a short-haired dilute torti Gigi,. One dog...a shepherd/sheltie, Greta. I been her since RecipeZaar days (miss that place). I'm from Pittsburgh, PA.
