Easter Pie or Pizza Rustica

Ingredients

• 2 pie crusts (pre-made is fine)
• 9 eggs (1 will be for the top of the pie crust)
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta
• 1 cup cubed salami
• 1 cup cubed ham
• 1 cup cubed provolone
• 2/3 cup grated Pecorino
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Mix 8 eggs and ricotta together until smooth.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Place pie crust in bottom of buttered or greased 9-10 inch pie dish.

5. 5

   Add filling.

6. 6

   Place the other pie crust over the mixture, pressing and sealing the edges, and trimming off edges.

7. 7

   Brush top of pie crust with a beaten egg.

8. 8

   Make a small incision in the crust to let steam out.

9. 9

   Bake for one hour and let cool, place in the refrigerator.

10. 10

    It slices best when cold, and it's also eaten cold.