Easter Meat Pie

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SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

When you're looking for something that'll be a hit at your Easter brunch or dinner, look no further than our Easter Meat Pie. We packed a whole lot of flavor into this savory meat pie without having to do a whole lot of work. Your friends and family will love this one so much, they'll ask you to make it again and again. Hey, it might even turn into one of your Easter traditions!

What You'll Need

1 package refrigerated pie crusts
1 (1-pound) container ricotta cheese
3 eggs
1/2 pound cooked ham, diced
1/4 pound Genoa salami, diced
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

What to Do

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Unroll 1 pie crust and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs; beat with an electric mixer. Stir in ham, salami, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour mixture into crust and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place remaining pie crust on top and fold edges together to seal. Cut six 1-inch slits in top crust.
Bake 1 hour, or until crust is golden brown. Cool 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Did You Know?: Easter Meat Pie is an Italian tradition, which also goes by the name of Pizza Rustica, Pizzagaina, or Pizza piena. Traditionally, it features a variety of meats, which can include salami, pepperoni, ham, prosciutto, and more. It also contains eggs and cheese. As with any other recipe, everyone's version is a little different and there's no right or wrong way to go about it.

Add more variety to your Easter spread! Check out our collection of Easy Quiche Recipes for Brunch.

Don't forget about the drinks! On Easter Sunday, we like to serve this meat pie with a refreshing drink option, like our Easter Brunch Punch.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 463
Calories from Fat 273
Total Fat 30g 47 %
Saturated Fat 14g 72 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 20g 39 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 150mg 50 %
Sodium 870mg 36 %
Total Carbohydrates 29g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0 %
Sugars 0.9g 0 %

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jdegidio 3410709

Mar 31, 2015

Instead of the ham and salami I used cooked meatball pieces...delicious!

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josiemcdermed 6619835

Mar 30, 2015

I've used pepperoni instead of ham. More flavor.

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Bellerophon

Mar 30, 2015

Ham, salami, AND pepperoni might be worth a try. 1/4 pound of each, maybe? Might add just a pinch of crushed red pepper, too.

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memerer

Mar 30, 2015

Can I make this the night before and bake the next morning?

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 31, 2015

Unfortunately, we do not recommend making this Easter Meat Pie the night before and baking the next day because it would result in a very soggy crust. If you're short on time, we suggest prepping your ingredients (dicing the meats and shredding the cheese) the day before, and putting together the day of. Enjoy!

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Sep 04, 2014

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Mar 31, 2015

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mrsrgoff70 9185250

Sep 04, 2014

Can this be made ahead and then frozen?

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Dee Chef

Mar 27, 2013

mmmm Yummy! Though for Vegetarian substitution... "Quorn" chicken bits or ground beef

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skbroeker 4083454

Mar 27, 2013

This sounds delicious, but is there a substitute for the ricotta cheese other than cottage cheese? I'm not a fan of the texture, so I tend to avoid foods that contain it.

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cactusmargarita 3406988

Mar 27, 2013

Can this meat pie go without a top crust? I have a divided iron skillet from Grandma and have been looking for a recipe to use this old pan that she always used to make the best ever corn bread. Any suggestions Mr. Food?

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 31, 2015

Yes, you can definitely make this meat pie without a top crust if you prefer. Enjoy!

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