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St. John Cheese & Cauliflower Pie


This cauliflower cheese pie is made with a delicious
   potato crust. Makes 4 servings.
   


2 cups shredded potatoes
1/4 cup grated onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded St. John  cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon paprika


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


2    To make crust: Use a cheese cloth to squeeze extra
   liquid from the grated potatoes. In a medium size mixing
   bowl, combine potato, onion, egg, salt and flour. Transfer
   the mixture to the prepared pie pan, and pat it down with
   a rubber spatula or your fingertips. Bake for 30
   minutes. Brush the 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).


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


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


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