Cauliflower Cheese Pie

The crust for this delicious pie is made from grated potatoes. Lots of Cheddar cheese goes in next and then a lovely sautéed mixture of grated cauliflower, onion, garlic, thyme, and a generous sprinkling of paprika. Bake until firm and crusty brown.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded potatoes
• 1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup grated onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top of the pie is slightly browned.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a shallow 9-inch baking dish or pie pan.

Step 3

To make crust: Use a cheesecloth to squeeze extra liquid from grated potatoes. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine potatos, onion, egg, salt, and flour. Transfer mixture to the prepared pie pan, and pat it down with a rubber spatula or your fingertips. Bake for 30 minutes. Brush crust with oil, and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove crust from oven, and reduce the oven's temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the filling: In a large frying pan over high heat, heat oil until hot. Reduce the temperature to medium and sauté onion, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika in the hot oil; cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir cauliflower into the pan and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Spread 1/2 of the cheese onto potato crust. Spoon vegetable mixture on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sautéed vegetables. Beat milk and eggs together in a small bowl, and then pour over vegetables and cheese. Sprinkle paprika over mixture.