Hobbit Pie (Makes 3 pies)

3 sets of pastry for a two crust pie
6 Tbs oil
3 lbs mushrooms (I used baby bella)
4 cups diced onions
Salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup flour
1 cup white wine
½ cup finely chopped parsley
2 cups cottage cheese
3 cups grated cheddar
4 eggs

Line the bottoms of three pie plates with pastry.

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Cook the onions until soft (about 5 mins). Add mushrooms and cook until they give off liquid.

Turn up the heat and add the wine. Cook for about a minute then add the flour. Remove from heat and add the cheeses. Stir well and taste. Adjust seasoning. Add the eggs and put in to the prepared pie shells.

Cover with a lovely lattice top.

Cool to room temperature if freezing.

To bake, preheat oven to 375’ and bake 40 to 50 mins or until crust is golden.

If frozen, defrost completely before baking.

~Michele Decoteau – Jan 2008/Dec 2009