EGGPLANT AND POTATO PIE

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This recipe comes from my italian family , my grandma made it , my mom too , I learn how to make it , , but still tryin' to get my hubby and kids to try...it's so good for this chilly time !!

Provided by Laura Fernandez

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb eggplant
1 lb potatoes, mashed
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
1 large egg
1 c parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp parsley
1 Tbsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Peel , cut and boil the eggplants with a little salt. Put them on a strainer with a weight to help loose all the water.
  • 2. Peel , cut and boil the potatoes with a little salt. Use a potato ricer to mash them. Preheat oven at 350 F.
  • 3. In a small pan on medium heat put the olive oil with the butter ( reserve a tablespoon of butter ) until melted. Add the garlic and parsley an toss them for about 2 minutes or until the garlic gets golden.
  • 4. Mix the eggplants with the mashed/riced potatoes , add the garlic/parsley/oil/butter mixtrue , add also the egg and parmsean cheese. Reserve a tbsp.of cheese.
  • 5. Butter a 13 x 9 oven baking pan , pour the potaoes/ eggplant mixture , sprinkle with the reserved cheese and butter. Put it on the oven for 30' or until cheese looks golden. Serve warm as a main dish , or as a hearty side. It's also delicious cold!

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