Pizza Rustica

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An old #italian recipe passed down from my great grandmother. Traditionally eaten at #Easter. This pic is of a small one that I flipped out of the pan. The recipe is larger. This is great as an appetizer or a side.

Servings

Prep time

45 min

Cook time

45 min

Category

Appetizers / Starters

Ingredients

4 pie crusts

3 lbs Fresh whole fat Ricotta

1/4 lb Prosciutto sliced and cut into strips

1/4 lb Deli Ham sliced and cut into strips

1/4 lb Salami sliced

1 1/2 Basket Cheese (fresh cheese) sliced into 1/4 inch slices

3 large eggs beaten

3/4 cup Pecorino Romano grated

1 egg beaten for brushing on top

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a deep 9x12 dish with pie crusts. Usually the bottom of the pan is about 2 and a half crusts which leaves 1 and a half crusts for the top.

Mix the ricotta and the meats thoroughly. Then add the grated Pecorino and taste. If you want more grated cheese you can add it. If it tastes right then mix in the eggs.

Once it's mixed well fill the pan and then completely line the top with the slices of the basket cheese. Top with the remaining crust and seal the edges.

Slice small vents into the top of the crust. Do not brush with the egg yet.

Bake it for 20 minutes in the lower third of the oven. Then rotate it and brush the egg on top and bake for 25-35 minutes more or until golden brown.

Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This can also be made ahead. Just cover and refrigerate and reheat when needed.

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Nick

over 1 year ago

That looks amazing. Saverd.

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