savory cauliflower pie
This savory cauliflower pie with a mixed biscuit crumb base makes an excellent meatless main course or hearty side dish.
Ingredients
seasoned croutons (crushed)
3 cups
butter (melted, divided)
1/2 cup
cauliflower (cut into small florets (about 5 cups))
1 small head
onion (chopped)
1 cup
carrots (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup
garlic clove (minced)
1
salt
1/2 teaspoon
dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cup (4 ounces)
eggs
2
milk
1/4 cup
Instructions
1
Make crust
In a bowl, mix the crushed seasoned croutons and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes until lightly golden; set aside.
2
Cook vegetables
In a large skillet, sauté the cauliflower, onion, carrots, garlic, salt, and oregano in the remaining butter over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Assemble pie
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the prepared pie crust. Top with the cauliflower mixture and the remaining cheese.
4
Bake
In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Pour the mixture over the pie. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the cauliflower is tender.
