Cauliflower Cheese Pie

Recipe courtesy Joanne Lamb Hayes and Lori Stein with Maura Webber, Recipes from America's Small Farms, Villard, 2003

Show: Sara's SecretsEpisode: Farm Fresh

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (26)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 40 min
Total:: 2 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

Potato Crust:

2 cups grated raw potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated onion
Olive oil

Filling:

4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium cauliflower, broken into small florets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 3/4 cups grated Gruyere
Paprika

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously oil a 9-inch pie pan.

Potato Crust: Place 2 firmly packed cups grated raw potatoes in a colander placed over a bowl; toss the potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water. Combine the drained potatoes, 1 large egg, beaten, and 1/4 cup grated onion in a medium bowl. Pat the potato mixture into the oiled pie pan, building up the sides of the crust with lightly floured fingers. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown, brushing the crust with oil after the first 20 minutes to crisp it.

Remove crust from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F.

Meanwhile, beat together the eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

Blanch cauliflower. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower, onions, garlic, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining salt; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley, basil, and thyme; cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.

Layer the baked potato crust with 1/2 of the cheese, then the cauliflower mixture, then the remaining cheese. Pour the milk mixture over the top and lightly dust with paprika. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until set. Remove from the oven and serve.

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Comments & Reviews

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Diana Wadsworth, OH 06-24-2009
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Not good....
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Suprised with all the good reviews that this was not better. Both my husband and I were far from being impressed and the... rest of the pie went into the garbage. Very disappointed in the results and a waste of ingredients, money and time. Read more
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April Plainfield, IL 06-07-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a mom of a 3 year old and a 3 month old so I didn't have time to make the potoato crust. Instead I made it a frittata. ... I added 2 extra eggs to the egg batter but otherwise made it identical to the recipe. The seasonings were great-added such great flavor. My daughter ate it up w/o a second thought. I also subbed cheddar cheese for the swiss and it was good. I think it would have been better w/ swiss though. Great go to meal and a great way to use up cauliflower and/or get veggies in your kids! Thanks!Read more
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Joy Denver, CO 03-04-2009
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My favorite dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

With out a doubt, one of my favorite recipes. While it can be a labor of love, it is well worth the time. I've made this pie... at least 25 times now and get really excited when we're too full to finish it so I can take leftovers to work. Good swiss cheese is a key ingredient and fresh herbs when you can get them.Read more
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GAIL Dripping Springs, TX 01-08-2008
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Completely worth the effort
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Unbelievably good. I prepared the crust in the morning and that made the rest easy at dinner that night. Don't be... intimidated by the reviews. This is fabulous.Read more
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Josephine Coconut Creek, FL 08-22-2007
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Not a fan
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Not a fan of the herbs, specifically basil and thyme in this dish. Next time will use ONLY parsley.
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Tina Santa Rosa, CA 10-30-2006
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Even the kids loved it!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great dish, timeconsuming. Do not cut corners because it is worth the extra work. NO FROZEN POTATOS!!! It is not that much... more work to grate some raw...I did find that the flavor of the cheese was lost in mine so maybe I did not put in quite enough.Read more