Moosewood Cauliflower Cheese Pie

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Ingredients

2 cups grated raw potato
1/4 cup grated onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 medium cauliflower,coarsely chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk

Preparation

1
Set the oven at 400F.
2
Grease a shallow 9 inch baking dish with butter.
3
Combine the grated potato, onion, egg, salt, and flour in a bowl.
4
Transfer the mixture to the buttered pan and pat it down with a rubber spatula.
5
Set the pan in the hot oven and bake for 30 minutes.
6
Brush the crust lightly with olive oil, return the pan to the oven, and bake for 10 minutes more. Set the pan aside.
7
Turn the oven temperature down to 350F.
8
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil until it is hot.
9
Add the onion, garlic, salt pepper, basil and thyme.
10
Saute over medium heat for 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
11
Stir in the cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes more.
12
Spread half of the cheese on the potato crust.
13
Spoon the sauteed vegetables on top, then sprinkle those with the remaining cheese.
14
In a small bowl beat together the eggs and milk, and pour this over the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika and transfer to the oven.
15
Bake the cauliflower for 35 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is browned.
16
*** DOUBLE OR TRIPLE RECIPE AND PUT IN 9 X 13 PAN

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The potato pie crust makes this pie a very special treat.

Yield:

4 servings

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:13pm

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