BACON-CHEESE PUFF PIE

Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie image

This recipe comes from my grandma, and it's one of my family's favorites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes and cheese for brunch at any time of year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pastry shell, unbaked
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large tomato, peeled and sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Paprika

Steps:

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool completely. , Sprinkle bacon over the crust. Top with tomato and cheese. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, sour cream, flour and salt until smooth. In another large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into sour cream mixture; spread over cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. , Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.