Noodle pie

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Unbaked pastry for a 2 crust
Pie
½cupMilk
2cupsCooked flat noodles
1cupMinced baked OR
Boiled ham
1tablespoonButter; cut into slivers
3tablespoonsSour cream
3tablespoonsMinced onion
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Line a 9 inch pie pan with pastry. Refrigerate until well chilled.

Chill pastry for the top crust. Heat milk (do not allow to boil) and pour over noodles in large bowl. Let noodles soak for 2 or 3 minutes, then place in a colander and drain off the milk. Line the chilled pastry in the pie pan with ⅓ of the drained noodles. Cover with ⅓ of the ham. Dot with 1 tsp. of the butter slivers. Add 1 tbsp. sour cream, 1 tbsp. minced onion and a generous sprinkling of pepper.

Repeat the layers twice. Cover with pastry dough and seal the edges.

Prick the surface several times with a fork. Place in a preheated 400F oven and bake 10 minutes; reduce heat to 325F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is a light golden brown. May be served hot or cold. Serves: 8 as an appetizer, 4 as an entree. Source: The Canadian Heritage Cookbook. ch