Brunch Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• FILLING:
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Press pastry into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edges if desired. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, bacon, green pepper and onion. Layer half of the tomatoes in crust; top with half of the mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers.
4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.