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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I make this pie a lot because it is quick and easy to prepare (I teach during the day, so my cooking time is limited), and it's one of my husband's favorites. I like the combination of potato flakes and french-fried onions in this pastry crust...they complement the tuna/cheese filling well. Ingredients:
crust: |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup mashed potato flakes |
1/2 cup cold butter |
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water |
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided |
filling: |
1 egg |
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes |
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked |
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine flour and potato flakes; cut in butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough is moist enough to hold together. Press pastry over bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Flute edge. Set aside 1/2 cup onions for topping. Sprinkle remaining onions into pastry shell.
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, potato flakes, tuna and olives. Spoon into pastry crust.
3. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until crust is golden. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and reserved onions; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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