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Broccoli and Cream Cheese Impossible Pie

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Broccoli and Cream Cheese Impossible Pie

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

PER SERVING: about -
Cal 406
pro 12 g
total fat 29 g
sat. fat 16 g
carb 24 g
fibre 2 g
chol 195 mg
sodium 555 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 16
iron 15
vit A 43
vit C 75
folate 27

It looks like a quiche, but it's magical how the batter forms its own bottom crust and filling as it bakes. As comforting as macaroni and cheese, this pie is a surefire kid-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 tub (8 oz/250 g) herbed cream cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups milk

Preparation

In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, red pepper, dill, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli. Spoon into greased 10-inch (25 cm) pie plate. Dollop with cream cheese; set aside.

In bowl, whisk flour with baking powder. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture is in fine crumbs; whisk in eggs and milk until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture.

Bake in 350ºF (180ºF) oven until golden and knife inserted in centre comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Additional information :

Substitutions: Use 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese instead of the cream cheese.

Use 1 cup (250 mL) biscuit mix instead of the mixture of flour, baking powder and butter.

Tip: For a heartier pie, add 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cooked ham or turkey.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2002

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