Easter Pie - Good for Christmas Morning

dandylin · 10-03-2002, 05:44 AM

My friend's grandmother used to make this when she visited, I love this stuff!

Italian Easter Pie

Pastry of your choice
1 1/2 lbs. hot Italian sausage
1 tbsp. salad oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 lbs. (3 c.) Ricotta cheese
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
8 slices Prosciutto ham, coarsely chopped (1/4 lb.)
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash black pepper
1 egg yolk

Prepare pastry, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 10
inch pan (and flour) or pie plate. Slice sausages 1/4 inch thick.
In hot oil in medium skillet, saute until lightly browned on all
sides. Drain excess fat. In large bowl, beat eggs until well
blended. Add Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, along with
Prosciutto, parsley, salt, pepper and sausage. Mix well. Fit pastry
into pan. Trim edges. Turn filling into bottom crust, place top
of pastry. Brush with egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden.

Mrs G · 10-03-2002, 08:57 AM

This sounds yummy! I love italian food!

Thanks for sharing!

10-03-2002, 12:15 PM

My MIL used to make this every year, too. I had to

though cause it's called Easter Pie but you posted it as a suggestion for Christmas breakfast, not a criticism, in any way, just thought it amusing :D

I used to make breakfast casseroles that were prepared the night before. Then I'd just put them in the over X-Mas

and give me time to relax and enjoy watching my sons open their presents.