Cauliflower Pie
Cauliflower Pie
3 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons minced onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2-3 cloves garlic (or garlic scapes)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or other fresh herbs)
1 egg
4-6 ounces grated cheddar cheese
Boil potatoes 10 minutes; drain and cool. Shred (or mash) them; mix in minced onion plus salt and pepper. Press into buttered 9 inch pie pan; bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Steam cauliflower 10 minutes, then remove half the florets. Steam the rest 15-20 minutes longer and mash. Heat butter in skillet; add onions and garlic. Sauté until tender. Add basil, mashed cauliflower, salt and pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in egg. Spread into crust. Sprinkle on the cheese. Scatter partially steamed cauliflower florets on top. Bake 30-35 minutes. Makes 8 serving.

