DEEP-DISH ITALIAN CHEESE PIE

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Also known as torta rustica, this glorious deep-dish pie is made with a variety of Italian-style ingredients and can be served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pkg. (17-1/4 oz.) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed, divided
5 eggs, divided
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1 cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 cup POLLY-O All Natural Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup dry Italian-style bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, sliced

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F.
Roll 1 pastry sheet into 16-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Press lightly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray, extending edge of pastry over top edge of pan.
Mix 4 eggs and all remaining ingredients except peppers; spread half onto bottom of pastry crust. Top with peppers and remaining cheese mixture.
Roll remaining pastry surface to 12-inch circle. Cut out 9-inch circle; place over filling. Pinch edges of pastry together to seal. Cut pastry trimmings into desired shape with small cookie cutter; arrange on top crust. Beat remaining egg; brush onto crust. Place pan on baking sheet.
Bake 40 min. or until golden brown. Cool 30 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen crust; carefully remove rim.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g