This Quick And Easy Savory Cheese Pie recipe is a delicious and original way to serve breakfast. Made with different types of cheese, eggs, and flour, this dish is perfect for weekends when the entire family is home.
This savory cheese pie is best for breakfast or brunch
This savory quick, and easy cheese pie is an excellent meal that can be served any time of the day. Very versatile, the recipe can be made with most cheeses, from Feta to mozzarella to goat cheese.
I make this recipe quite often for breakfast, especially over the weekends, but I love it as an appetizer when we entertain. Slice it like a pizza and let your guests help themselves.
It is super easy to make and delicious, and you do not have to bake it either because it is made in a skillet.
My recipe looks like a very simplified (you can call it lazy, I don’t mind) version of the Imeruli khachapuri, a popular Georgian cheese bread. Imeruli khachapuri is a pie made from a dough filled with cheese and cooked in a skillet.
The traditional Georgian recipe uses sulguni cheese, which you might not find easily in the US. My recipe is also adapted, so you can use different types of cheese available in the store.
The dough is usually made with yeast, but there are also versions that use baking powder or no rising ingredient.
I had a hard time naming this recipe, as it is not a real pie, pancake, or frittata. I decided to call it pie, as in Eastern European cuisine, you will find all kinds of pie recipes that do not necessarily fit into the American definition of what a pie should be.
What ingredients go into this cheese pie?
- Milk– I like whole milk, but 2% is good too. I would not use low-fat or fat-free milk as it is too watery. However, you can use nondairy milk if you prefer.
- Flour– All-purpose flour is my choice for the recipe. I did not add any baking powder or baking soda to it.
- Eggs– I used large eggs, as they are considered standard in the US for baking and cooking.
- Cheese- read more below
- Butter– for frying
What kind of cheese you can use :
I like to make this recipe with a type of cheese that melts nicely inside the pie. Mozzarella is a good option. Also, Gruyere or Cheddar are good as well.
Other options would be Monterey, Colby, Queso Quesadilla, etc. I sometimes go for one cheese that melts nicely and crumbled Feta for saltiness. Some other times, I mix two or three types of cheese I have available, especially when I have small bits and pieces of cheese in the fridge.
A note about Feta cheese, if you like it and choose to use it in the recipe:
I like to buy Feta cheese that comes from Greece, which is sold in plastic containers in various places, like Trader Joe’s or Costco. It is also made out of sheep or goat milk, and it’s very delicious.
Try to get the real stuff and not the one that comes already crumbled in the jar. That one is not good at all.
I also noticed that shredding the cheese was better than grating it. Also, freshly shredded cheese was better than the one in the bags you buy from the store. When I used the bags of Cheddar, for example, the pie was too greasy, which I did not like.
How to make this savory cheese pie:
My recipe is cooked on the stove in a skillet.
Step 1.
Grab a medium bowl and beat the egg with the whisk. Add milk and beat again.
Step 2.
Add the flour and mix until you don’t have any lumps. Incorporate the shredded/crumbled cheese.
Step 3.
Heat a skillet on medium, melt the butter or the oil and place the mixture in the middle, spreading it around to cover the bottom of the skillet. Cover with the lid and cook one side for 3-4 minutes. Flip the pie and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Step 4.
Serve warm or cold. Leftovers are very good as well.
This cheese pie is good stuff! It reheats well (not sure if you will ever have that opportunity as it will disappear fast), and it is great any time of the day.
You can serve it with this salad for lunch or even dinner. Who says you can’t?
What other ingredients you can add to this basic savory cheese pie:
- Ham cubed or other cold cuts
- Herbs like dill, parsley, chives, etc.
- Veggies like red/yellow/orange bell peppers, onions
- Spices like garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika,, or even chili powder. The options are multiple, and all is good.
What skillet size should I use:
I used a 9-inch pan, and there are 6 servings of this pie. You can double the recipe and make two pies or a larger one. If you serve it as an appetizer, then you cut it into smaller pieces.
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Grilled Ham And Cheese Cranberry Sandwich
Blueberry Bread Pudding With Cheddar
Crustless Salmon and Spinach Quiche
Easy Banana-Buttermilk Pancakes
How To Make Crepes- The Easy Way
Delicious Savory Recipes With Fresh Cherries
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Quick And Easy Savory Cheese Pie
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk 2% is good, also non dairy milk can be used
- 2 cups mixture of melting cheese like Mozzarella Cheddar, Gruyere, Asiago, Monterey, Colby, Queso Quesadilla or even Feta
- 2 Tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl beat the egg with the whisk.
- Add the milk and beat again.
- Add the flour and mix.
- Incorporate the shredded/crumbled cheese.
- Heat the skillet on medium heat, place the mixture in the middle, cover with the lid and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold. Leftovers are really good as well.
Robert F.
Sunday 2nd of January 2022
I doubled the recipe. Used shredded Mexican blend and mild cheddar from the knuckle-buster. Mixed in Italian herb blend, salt, black pepper, and a pinch each of garlic and onion powder. Onto a greased half sheet and baked @ 350f 20 mins. Broiler on low to finish. Topped with diced cored Roma tomato and feta sprinkles. Gorgeous!
Lali
Wednesday 23rd of October 2019
Im happy this pie is liked . Im From Georgia we eat this pie for breakfast dinner lunch good with all other food and in georgien khachapuri is the name of this pie. Thanks for having in this website. ??
Judy
Friday 19th of July 2019
My 4 year old granddaughter insisted that we make string cheese pie today. A more savory cheese would be more to my taste, but she was thrilled.
Kim Smith
Monday 24th of October 2016
I didn't know about this type of pie either but your title grabbed me right away. It sounds easy enough that even I could make it. On my list!
The Bossy Kitchen
Monday 24th of October 2016
Let me know if you liked it! And thank you for the visit!
karyl
Monday 24th of October 2016
I have to admit, I've never heard of cheese pie. But it doesn't get much simpler than this! And nobody in their right mind can resist fried cheese :) Have you tried it with other types of cheese?
The Bossy Kitchen
Monday 24th of October 2016
Yes, I use whatever cheese I have in the fridge. Gruyere is a good one, Cheddar-even if I found it to be a little bit too greasy. Try play with your favorite cheeses and you will have a different pie each time you make it.