INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons butter 5 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 small onion, minced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese |
DIRECTIONS:
1. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). |
2. | Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions, garlic and broccoli. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese. |
3. | Combine eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in melted butter. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and cheese. |
4. | Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until center has set.
Extra Flaky Pastry: (makes two pie shells, or one pie top and bottom) 2 cups flour 1. Sift together flour, salt and sugar; cut shortening into flour mixture. 2. In a small bowl, beat together ice water, egg and vinegar. One tablespoon at a time, sprinkle liquid mixture over flour mixture and fluff with fork as you go. 3. Cover and chill while preparing pie filling. |