The Best Jalapeño Pie Appetizer, A Zesty Party Favorite
Jalapeño pie is a spicy, cheesy appetizer that's great for potlucks or holiday spreads. Quick & easy, it's delicious with a flaky pie crust.
Equipment
- 9" pie dish
- knife
- cutting board
- Grater
Ingredients
- 9 inch unbaked pie crust
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated I recommend sharp cheddar.
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, grated whole milk mozzarella is best.
- 4-6 jalapeños, chopped adjust to your own taste, sub with mild jalapenos or sweet peppers if preferred.
- 4 eggs, beaten beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉
- Grease your pie dish and line it with a rolled out flaky pie pastry.
- With a sharp knife, trim off the edge and flute the edge, or leave it rustic.
- poke the whole bottom with fork pricks and refrigerate the crust for a little bit while you prepare the ingredients.
- Fill it with the following layers in that order:
- 4 oz cheddar cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
- Jalapeño slices
- 4 oz cheddar cheese
- Now beat the eggs in a small bowl and pour it over the pie ingredients.
- Put the pie into the oven in the lower half.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it's puffed up and a bit golden on top. Push on the center, it should be firm.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. I love it hot from the oven.
Notes
Tips And Serving Suggestions:
-
- This pie can be frozen.
-
- Use mild jalapenos or sweet peppers for a mild pie, or mix spicy and sweet ones to make it just mildly spicy. Increase the amount of peppers when using sweet peppers for more flavor.
-
- When reheating, don't use the microwave, it will make the crust soggy. A toaster oven is perfect or stick it into the grill on a parchment lined baking sheet. That's what I do. The crust will get all nicely flaky and crispy again.
-
- Make this into single serve mini pies, using muffin tins. This recipe should make about a dozen. Use 4" circle cutouts for the mini pie crusts.
-
- Use leftover pie crust to decorate the top with fall leaves or stars, or whatever you fancy.
-
- Serve with a tasty salad for lunch or a snack.
-
- Make skinny slices and serve as an appetizer.