The Rustic Cheese and Cured Meat Pie is a hearty homemade dish, bursting with flavor and perfect for sharing on any occasion. Soft on the inside, fragrant with melted cheese, and enriched with savory cured meats, this rustic pie embodies comfort food at its best. Whether served as an appetizer, a main course, or a hearty snack, it brings a touch of tradition and warmth to the table.
Let’s see how to make it.
Traditional
Italian
Rustic Cheese and Cured Meat Pie
A soft and flavorful savory pie made with cheese and cured meats, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- Flour 350 g
- Butter 100 g
- Grated Parmesan 100 g
- Diced Emmental 100 g
- Fresh yeast 25 g
- Mixed cured meats 100 g
- Eggs 3
- Milk 1/2 cup
- Salt to taste
Tools
- Bowl
- Baking pan
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Oven
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm milk.
- In a bowl, combine flour, softened butter and salt; add the yeast mixture and let rise until doubled.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then Parmesan, Emmental and cured meats.
- Mix well and transfer to a buttered baking pan; let rise again until doubled.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 30 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- If needed, continue baking 15 more minutes at 150°C (302°F).
- Brush the surface with beaten egg yolk and serve warm or cold.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
435 kcal
435 kcal
Fat
23 g
23 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
38 g
Protein
19 g
19 g
Sugar
2 g
2 g
Fiber
1 g
1 g
Sodium
620 mg
620 mg
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