Escarole Pie

Photo: Camille Yorio

Ingredients

1 head escarole roughly chopped

cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 lb Black olives

1 medium onion

1/4 pound Spicey Montery Jack Cheese medium sliced

1/4 pound Sharp provlone cheese

1/2 pound Sweet Sausage

1 tablespoon Fresh Oregeno

1/2 cup Locatelli Grated Cheese

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 Whole Wheat dough

1 egg lightly beaten

Preparation

Saute 2 tablespoons of Extra virgin olive oil and onion until onion is lightly brown add escarole, olives, oregeno, salt and pepper cook for 15 minutes or until escarole is tender

Remove from skillet. Brown Sausage in same pan add remaining olive oil when sausage is browned add the escarole mixture and add the locatelli grated cheese. Mix all together.

Roll out whole wheat dough layer the cheese spread the mixture on top and roll the dough closed. Brush the lightly beaten egg on top and put in a 400 degree oven for 1/2 hour on the bottom rack after 15 minutes place on the middle rack. Remove when top and bottom are golden brown

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This really isn't a pie it is more like a stromboli. It was my mother in laws recipe and I tweaked it up.The cheese brings the dish together.
Have a side salad. The meal will be gobbled up instantly.