Cheese Pie

Posting this recipe for ZWT II - Mexico/SA This is from "The Avon International Cookbook" and the origins is Paraguay.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 pie wedges

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 1 3⁄4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup cottage cheese, drained
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3  eggs, hard boiled, sliced

Directions

1. In bowl stir together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Cut in butter or margarine till crumbly.
3. Stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
4. Combine egg and 3 tablespoons milk; add to flour mixture, stirring till well mixed.
5. Form dough into a ball.
6. On lightly floured surface roll out about 2/3 or dough to 13" circle.
7. Ease pastry into a 10" pie plate, being careful not to stretch the pastry.
8. Combine 1 3/4 cups shredded cheese, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup milk, and flour.
9. Arrange egg slices in pastry; top with cheese mixture.
10. Roll out remaining pastry; cut into 1/2" strips. Weave strips atop filling to make lattice top. Flute edge.
11. Bake in 375°F oven for 30 minutes or till crust is lightly browned.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.