*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Gardenia Easter Pie

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dinner Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Mozzarella cheese -- shredded
  15       oz           Ricotta
                        Basic pastry -- for two crusts
   1       sm           Red bell pepper -- quartered &
                        - thinly sliced
   8       oz           Precooked smoked ham --
                        - thinly sliced in strips
   1       tb           Olive oil
   5       oz           Frozen chopped spinach --
                        - thawed
  12                    Basil leaves -OR-
   1       tb           Dried basil
   3                    Eggs
                        Pepper -- to taste

  Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out half of dough & line 9" buttered
  pie pan. Saute peppers & ham in oil 3 minutes; season with pepper.
  Whisk 2 eggs & ricotta in large bowl. Spread mixture in pastry
  shell. Pat spinach dry, sprinkle on top. Sprinkle saute mix over
  spinach & top with mozzarella. Add basil. Roll out remaining dough
  & cover pie. Trim edges. Cut 4 vents & brush top with beaten egg.
  Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Set 20 minutes &
  serve.

 
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