Italian Easter Meat Pie

Submitted by Chef #213751

"This is a recipe handed down by my grandmother. It is a tradional recipe served at Easter"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, slice 1/2 inch thick
• 1⁄2 lb italian prosciutto, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 lb fresh basket cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 6 eggs, slightly beaten

• Crust

• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten (save some yolk for top)
• 3⁄4 cup oil
• 1⁄2 cup water

directions

1. Prepare crust: Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs, oil and water.
2. Press into a 13x9 inch glass casserole dish, saving some for making a lattice top.
3. Filling: Mix cut up sausage, proscuitto, cheeses and beaten eggs. Pour into crust lined casserole. Make lattice strips for top. Brush with egg yolk.
4. Bake approximately 1 hour at 325 degrees.