How to Make Grandma's Easter Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Every family has special recipes that are passed down through generations, and for my family, one of those recipes is Grandma's Easter Pie. This savory and satisfying dish has been a staple at our Easter table for as long as I can remember, and it just wouldn't be the same without it. Packed with flavorful ingredients and baked to perfection, Grandma's Easter Pie is a delicious tradition that brings us together year after year.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
  • 1 pound cubed ham
  • 1 stick pepperoni, finely diced (Optional)
  • 3 pounds ricotta cheese, drained
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Romano cheese
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fit crusts into bottoms of 2 9-inch pie dishes.
  • Cook and stir ham and pepperoni in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain grease and set ham and pepperoni aside to cool.
  • Stir ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until well mixed. Add ham and pepperoni to the mixture and stir to combine. Pour half the filling into each pie crust.
  • Bake pies in the preheated oven until filling is set and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 126mg
    • Sodium: 777mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 365mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 249mg