CHEESY MOREL PIE

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In Northern Michigan, Morel Mushrooms are a big deal, they are by far the best mushroom I have ever tasted. But if you can't get morels then your favorite mushrooms will also work. This is a wonderfully tasty pie and will be a big hit whenever you make it.

Provided by Sheri Zarnick

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb morel mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
1 tsp mince garlic (sold in jars in dairy section)
5 slice bacon, uncooked
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1 c sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c swiss cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese
3 large eggs
3 stick asparagus, fresh
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
1 small red pepper, diced
1 pkg refrigerated pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, fry bacon until done. drain on papertowel. when cool enough chop up in a food processor. set aside.
  • 2. In the bacon drippings saute sliced morel mushrooms,onion,garlic,asparagus,and red pepper until veggies are tender.
  • 3. In a large bowl beat eggs until foamy. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Mix in salt & pepper. Add veggie mixture and bacon pieces.
  • 4. Unroll pastry in a 9" deep dish pie pan. Trim and flute edges. Fill bottom with cheddar cheese. Pour mixture in on top of cheese. Top with Swiss cheese, sprinkle parmesan and paprika on top.
  • 5. Bake at 375^ for 30 min.

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