Monk's Pie
- 1 pkg. (11 oz.) pie crust mix, prepared
- 4 eggs, divided
- 2 containers (15 oz. each) ricotta cheese
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped cooked ham
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Shape 2/3 of the pastry into large ball; shape remaining pastry into small ball, pinching off small piece to use for decorating.
- Place larger ball on floured surface; roll out to 5-inch circle.
- Place on bottom of 9-inch springform pan; press pastry firmly onto bottom of pan to completely cover bottom of pan and about 1 inch up side of pan.
- Set aside.
- Separate 1 of the eggs; set egg white aside.
- Place egg yolk, remaining 3 whole eggs, the ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, mustard, onion and pepper in large bowl.
- Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Stir in ham; spoon into crust.
- Place small ball of pastry on floured surface; roll into 9-inch circle.
- Place over filling; press lightly into top edge of pastry around side of pan to seal.
- Roll out remaining piece of dough; cut out leaf shapes from pastry with sharp knife.
- Arrange on top of pastry.
- Cut several slits in top of pie to allow steam to escape.
- Beat reserved egg white until foamy; brush over pastry.
- Bake 1 hour or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
- Store leftover pie in refrigerator.
crust, eggs, containers, parmesan cheese, mustard, onion, ground black pepper, ham
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/monks-pie-53700.aspx (may not work)