Cheesy crust. Cheesy filling. An all-around cheesy creation with all of the satisfaction but none of the carbs. For smiles at your table, just say "cheese"!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g cheddar cheese
- 8 8 eggeggs
- 1½ cups 350 ml heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper
For serving
- 1 lb 450 g smoked deli ham
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon butter
- 7 oz. 200 g lettuce
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate all of the cheese and place half of it in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs and cream with a fork, and add to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the rest of the cheese in piles, one per serving, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely. Remove from oven and turn oven down to 350°F (175°C). Allow the puddles of cheese to cool slightly but not completely.
- Using a spatula, place the still pliable cheese puddles over greased ramekins or other serving sized baking dishes (approximately 5-6" in diameter). Guide the cheese to conform to the shape of each dish to form a crust. Let cheese crusts harden completely.
- Pour in the egg mixture and bake the pies in 350°F (175°C) oven for about 15-20 minutes, until they are set and have turned a nice golden color.
- Mix olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to a simple vinaigrette. Prepare the salad.
- Shred the ham and fry in butter. Serve with the pies, salad and vinaigrette.
Tip!
These mini-pies are delicious at room temperature or even cold. They are perfect for a picnic or as a packed lunch. Or, serve as a filling first course for any meal.
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