Broccoli Pie

Name: Broccoli Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli, cooked; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash ground nutmeg; 1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Everyone seems to enjoy pie for dessert. But I surprised my family the first time I brought this pie to the table as the main course! They loved it and asked for it again and again.

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli, cooked
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)

Directions

In a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; add eggs, broccoli, cheeses, salt and nutmeg. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 390 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

Everyone seems to enjoy pie for dessert. But I surprised my family the first time I brought this pie to the table as the main course! They loved it and asked for it again and again.

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