You don’t need a party to make this delicious pie but it is a sure fire way to make a party memorable (and in my case, not give anyone food poisoning). Thank you to our favorite guest blogger Danielle for sharing this recipe….
Party Pie: How did she have the time?
When hosting a party, it can feel like you’ve got to pull out all the stops to really impress your guests. From cleaning the house, to finding the perfect party outfit, to cooking up a storm of appetizers, a main course and dessert, to getting your wee ones ready and keeping them happy while entertaining, it’s enough to leave most mommies totally exhausted.
What if you didn’t have to throw out all the stops when entertaining? What if you could make a totally delicious meal that came together in a snap, was totally customizable to any additions that feel right to you, and serves a crowd? Try this Party Pie, a meaty, rich cheesy quiche dish that is so easy to put together and really saves mommies time. Party Pie requires a non-stick, deep dish pie pan, which you can grab from a restaurant supply site.
Party Pie:
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten with a fork
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash of pepper
- 3/4 cups diced cooked ham or 5 ounces of canned ham
- 1 deep dish pie shell (intrepid chefs can also make this from scratch)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the deep dish pie shell in your deep dish pan.
- Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together, using a whisk.
- Pour the Party Pie batter into the prepared pie crust.
- Place the pie on a cookie sheet or baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, or until the center of the quiche is set. To decide if it’s done, slide a toothpick into the center and pull the toothpick out. The pie is done with the batter puffs up and the center doesn’t wiggle when you move the pie.
- Let the pie cool slightly before serving. Serve topped with pizza sauce.
Variations: Make this Party Pie your own by swapping in browned sausage instead of ham, or switching up the cheese style. We like mozzarella. Go green if you want and put some veggies in there. Add in some sautéed onions and peppers. You know, do your thing.
No matter where you take it, this Party Pie is guaranteed to be a hit. It serves a crowd, and if you toss a salad in there to go along with the cheesy pie of goodness, you can even call it a balanced meal. Party Pie minis are a nice twist, if you use mini pie shells, mini puff pastry shells, or roll out your own dough. Simply mix the Party Pie batter, then pour it until the pre-baked shells. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until it’s all cooked through and doesn’t jiggle in the middle, just like the original version.
All this talk about food is making me hungry! What are you keeping in your recipe queues these days? Feel free to send suggestions or modifications our way. At Mommy on a Shoestring, we’re all about cheap eats that satisfy a crowd and don’t take up a lot of precious time.
About the author: Danielle is a professional writer living in the Indianapolis area. She specializes in blogging about great food and consumer products.
