Gardenia easter pie

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Gardenia Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 can Gardenia Ricotta (15 oz)
Basic pastry for two crusts
1 small Red bell pepper, quartered & thinly sliced
8 ounces Precooked smoked ham, thinly sliced in strips
1 teaspoon Olive oil
5 ounces Frozen chopped spinach, thawed
12 Basil leaves (or 1 t. dried)
3 Eggs
Pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375'F. Roll out half of dough & line 9" buttered pie pan. Saute peppers & ham in oil 3 minutes; season with pepper. Wisk 2 eggs & ricotta in large bowl. Spread mixture in pastry shell. Pat spinach dry, sprinkle on top. Sprinkle saute mix over spinach & top with mozzarella. Add basil. Roll out remaining dough & cover pie.

Trim edges. Cut 4 vents & brush top with beaten egg. Bake 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown. Set 20 minutes & serve.

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