SAVORY CAULIFLOWER PIE

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Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a meatless main dish or a hearty side to take to a church potluck or family gathering, this pie is the perfect choice. It's a favorite with my husband and our 14-year-old son, Brett, and daughter Holly, 10. -Debbie Hart, Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups seasoned croutons, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 5 cups)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

In a bowl, combine croutons and 1/4 cup butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, onion, carrots, garlic, salt and oregano in remaining butter over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese into prepared crust. Top with cauliflower mixture and remaining cheese. , In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk. Pour over pie. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the cauliflower is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.