Crunchy savory pie

The Crunchy savory pie is a versatile and tasty dish that pairs well with many ingredients and can be adapted to whatever you have available in the pantry. Here’s a simple version.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
• 200 g of cooked or raw ham
• 200 g of cheese of your choice (e.g., emmental, fontina, mozzarella)
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of fresh cream or milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Butter for greasing the pan
• Breadcrumbs (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Roll out the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry in a pan previously greased with a bit of butter and if you wish, sprinkle the bottom with a bit of breadcrumbs. This will help to make the base even crispier.
3. Evenly distribute the ham cut into strips and the cheese cut into cubes or slices over the pastry surface.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the fresh cream or milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the egg, cream, salt, and pepper mixture over the prepared base with ham and cheese.
6. Bake the savory pie for about 30-35 minutes or until the surface is golden and the pastry is crispy.
7. Let it cool a few minutes before serving.

An Italian touch: For an especially tasty variant, you could add grilled vegetables such as zucchini and eggplant or sautéed mushrooms to your Crunchy savory pie for a more rustic and rich flavor.

Curiosity

The savory pie is a perfect solution for an outdoor picnic or a buffet, and using shortcrust pastry will make it particularly crumbly and delicious. Moreover, it is a preparation that accepts many variations; for example, you could add aromatic herbs like thyme or rosemary to further perfume your savory pie.