POTATO CRUST
1 butter (for greasing pan)
2 cup grated raw potato
1/4 cup grated onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp flour
1 olive oil (for brushing)
FILLING
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chop
1 salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 med. cauliflower, coarsely
1 chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 paprika (for sprinkling)
A Recipe for
Moosewood's Cauliflower Cheese Pie
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POTATO CRUST: 1. Set the oven at 400F. Use butter to grease a shallow
9 inch baking
dish. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potato, onion, egg,
salt, and
flour. Transfer the mixture to the buttered pan and pat it down
with a rubber spatula. 3. Set the pan in the hot oven and bake
for 30 minutes. Brust the crust
lightly with olive oil, return the pan to the oven, and bake for
10
minutes more. Set the pan aside. 4. Turn the oven temperature
down to 350F. FILLING: 1. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil until it
is hot. Add the onion,
garlic, salt pepper, basil and thyme. Saute over medium heat for
8 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Stir in the
cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes more. 2. Spread half of the
cheese on the potato crust. Spoon the sauteed
vegetables on top, then sprinkle those with the remaining cheese.
3. In a small bowl beat together the eggs and milk, and pour this over
the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika and transfer to the oven.
4. Bake the cauliflower for 35 minutes or until the custard is set
and the top is browned. Serve at once with a salad and crusty
Serves: 4
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