Savory Summer Pie

Name: Savory Summer Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 7 1/2 ounces refrigerated pie crusts; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 purple onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 4 large eggs; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (8 ounces); 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

Submitted by MightyStickFigure

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

7 ¹⁄₂ ounces refrigerated pie crusts
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂ purple onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (8 ounces)
¹⁄₃ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

directions

Fit pie crust into a 9 inch deep dish tart pan; prick bottom and sides of pie crust with a fork.
Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven; set aside.
Sauté bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet 5 minutes or until tender; stir in basil.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sautéed vegetables and cheeses.
Pour in crust; top with tomato.
Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes or until set, shielding edges with strips of aluminum foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.