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Easter Pie

This savory pie works great for brunch or even dinner!
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 4 9 inch pie crusts, unbaked
  • 3/4 lb Italian sausage links
  • 6 hard boiled eggs, diced
  • 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced provolone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped fine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place bottom crusts in 2 pie plates. Roll out top crusts and set aside.
  • Cut sausage into 1 inch pieces. Heat skilled over medium heat and cook sausage until brown. Place sausage in a large bowl and add hard cooked eggs, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, ricotta cheese and parsley. Mix together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add raw egg to mixture and mix well and check consistency. It should not be loose or runny, but should hold together well. Add one more raw egg if necessary.
  • Spoon filling into prepared pie crusts and cover with other 2 pastry shells. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top. Brush top pastry with melted butter. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 2 pies. Enjoy!