Impossible Garden Vegetable Pie

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, savory custard pie featuring tender broccoli or cauliflower, onions, and peppers with a golden crustless finish.
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This “Impossible” pie gets its name from the fact that it requires no traditional pastry crust’the batter forms its own base as it bakes. It is a comforting, family-friendly dinner dish that highlights the natural sweetness of garden vegetables. The combination of broccoli or cauliflower, sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich egg-and-milk custard creates a texture that is both fluffy and substantial. The addition of Bisquick ensures a tender crumb that holds the vegetables together perfectly. Ideal for weeknight suppers or potlucks, this recipe is incredibly forgiving and easy to customize. Whether you use fresh garden produce or thawed frozen vegetables, the result is a warm, cheesy, and satisfying meal that pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed greens. ItâÂÂs a classic comfort food staple that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.

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Impossible Garden Vegetable Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 30.0

Description

This "Impossible" pie gets its name from the fact that it requires no traditional pastry crust&# 226;ÂÂthe batter forms its own base as it bakes. It is a comforting, family-friendly dinner dish that highlights the natural sweetness of garden vegetables. The combination of broccoli or cauliflower, sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich egg-and-milk custard creates a texture that is both fluffy and substantial. The addition of Bisquick ensures a tender crumb that holds the vegetables together perfectly. Ideal for weeknight suppers or potlucks, this recipe is incredibly forgiving and easy to customize. Whether you use fresh garden produce or thawed frozen vegetables, the result is a warm, cheesy, and satisfying meal that pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed greens. ItâÂÂs a classic comfort food staple that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Lightly grease a 10-inch pie plate.
  3. If using fresh broccoli or cauliflower, cook until almost tender, then drain thoroughly. If using frozen, thaw and drain well.
  4. In the prepared pie plate, combine the broccoli, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper.
  5. In a blender or mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter mixture evenly over the vegetables in the pie plate.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the pie stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 30.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 36.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 2.3g
Protein 2.3g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If substituting with frozen broccoli or cauliflower, use a 10 oz package, thawed and drained. Do not pre-cook frozen vegetables; simply thaw and drain before mixing with the batter.

For garnish, consider topping slices with fresh tomato slices and parsley before serving.

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