cheesy morel pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheri Zarnick
Union Lake, MI

In Northern Michigan, Morel Mushrooms are a big deal, they are by far the best mushroom I have ever tasted. But if you can't get morels then your favorite mushrooms will also work. This is a wonderfully tasty pie and will be a big hit whenever you make it.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For cheesy morel pie

  • 1 lb
    morel mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
  • 1 tsp
    mince garlic (sold in jars in dairy section)
  • 5 slice
    bacon, uncooked
  • 1 md
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 c
    sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c
    swiss cheese, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 3 stick
    asparagus, fresh
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 sm
    red pepper, diced
  • 1 pkg
    refrigerated pie crust

How To Make cheesy morel pie

  • 1
    In a large skillet, fry bacon until done. drain on papertowel. when cool enough chop up in a food processor. set aside.
  • 2
    In the bacon drippings saute sliced morel mushrooms,onion,garlic,asparagus,and red pepper until veggies are tender.
  • 3
    In a large bowl beat eggs until foamy. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Mix in salt & pepper. Add veggie mixture and bacon pieces.
  • 4
    Unroll pastry in a 9" deep dish pie pan. Trim and flute edges. Fill bottom with cheddar cheese. Pour mixture in on top of cheese. Top with Swiss cheese, sprinkle parmesan and paprika on top.
  • 5
    Bake at 375^ for 30 min.

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