English Cheese & Onion Pie

This traditional English cheese and onion pie is a savory, homemade recipe filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan. Inspired by British classics and Italian favorites like torta rustica, Torta Pasqualina, pizza rustica, and Sicilian ricotta pie, it’s easy to make and full of flavor. Learn how to make cheese and onion pie for Easter or any special occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 508 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 red chili pepper seeds and membranes removed, diced
3 eggs
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 pounds ricotta
6 tablespoons Romano shredded, can substitute Parmesan
1 can black olives drained and chopped
1 refrigerated pie crust

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Sauté onion, garlic, and pepper in 1 tablespoon of butter until veggies are soft and starting to brown.
Combine all ingredients (except pie crust) in a large bowl and mix well, until smooth.
Press crust into bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Add filling. Smooth out the top and wrap any excess crust over the top of the pie.
Bake at 350ºF for one hour, until golden brown on top. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
Allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.

Notes

If you want to experiment with the recipe, you could add diced vegetables (like broccoli or spinach), diced ham, or even diced apples.

Nutrition

Keyword cheese, pie

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