Description
Experience the rich flavors of Pizza Rustica, a traditional Italian Easter pie, filled with turkey bacon, chicken ham, and a variety of cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 6 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then add the chicken ham and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Add the cooked turkey bacon and chicken ham mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the turkey bacon and chicken ham with your favorite vegetables.
- This pie can be made a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg