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    The Bossy Kitchen > Recipes > Other Cuisines

    Quick And Easy Savory Cheese Pie

    Published by: Gabriela October 9, 2016 · Last modified: January 28, 2023 20 Comments
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    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.

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    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.

    Quick and Easy Savory Cheese Pie on a serving plate

    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.

    Quick And Easy Savory Cheese Pie sliced and served with tomato and cucumber salad

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    Quick and Easy Cheese Pie Recipe

    Quick And Easy Savory Cheese Pie

    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.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: breakfast, cheese pie, easy savory cheese pancake, savory cheese pancake
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 308kcal
    Author: Gabriela
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Tabitha says

      October 23, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Looks delicious! I love that it doesn't require many ingredients and is a quick fix. I'll have to try it sometime!

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 23, 2016 at 4:15 pm

        It is very easy to make and super delicious! Thank you for visiting!

        Reply
    2. Michele says

      October 23, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      This is a MUST make!

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 23, 2016 at 4:15 pm

        Thank you for your visit, Michele!

        Reply
    3. Z says

      October 23, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Looks really tasty pie

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 23, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        It is indeed! Thank you for visiting!

        Reply
    4. Ada says

      October 23, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Omg I didn't even know such a thing exists ! I love cheese so much and definetly trying it tomorrow ! Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 23, 2016 at 5:05 pm

        You are very welcome! Thank you for your visit!

        Reply
    5. LaNeshe says

      October 23, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      I had never heard of a cheese pie. This looks yummy.

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 23, 2016 at 8:05 pm

        You should try it and let me know what you think. Thank you for visiting!

        Reply
    6. Maria says

      October 24, 2016 at 2:12 am

      Delicious and seems so easy to make! ^_^

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 24, 2016 at 6:49 am

        It is easy indeed! Let me know if you try it! Thank you for visiting!

        Reply
    7. Elle says

      October 24, 2016 at 8:15 am

      OOOH! This is such a neat idea. Bet it is delicious! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    8. karyl says

      October 24, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      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?

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 24, 2016 at 12:47 pm

        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.

        Reply
    9. Kim Smith says

      October 24, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        October 24, 2016 at 4:54 pm

        Let me know if you liked it! And thank you for the visit!

        Reply
    10. Judy says

      July 19, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      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.

      Reply
    11. Lali says

      October 23, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      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. ??

      Reply
    12. Robert F. says

      January 02, 2022 at 10:30 am

      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!

      Reply

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