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Greek Ham and Cheese Pie (Zambonopita)

Greek Ham and Cheese Pie (Zambonopita) bakes into a golden, puffy, savory pie with ham, feta, mozzarella, eggs, and a simple one-bowl batter. It is hearty enough for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and easy to slice once rested.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 9 servings
Calories 217 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup sliced deli ham chopped into bite-size bits

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and brush an 8x11-inch baking pan with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, and whole milk until generally combined; cottage cheese may remain a little lumpy.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, then whisk just until the mixture forms a thick batter without overmixing.
  • Fold in the crumbled feta, grated mozzarella, and chopped ham with a rubber spatula until the cheese and ham are evenly distributed.
  • Scrape the batter into the buttered baking dish, smooth the top, and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the pie has puffed nicely; if the center still looks wet or jiggly, bake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing, then cut into 9 portions and serve warm.

Notes

After cutting, move slices to a wire rack if not serving right away so the bottoms do not get soggy. Store cooled leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days, separating stacked layers with parchment or wax paper; reheat in the microwave or in a low oven to crisp the edges, or enjoy cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 12.2gFat: 11.6gSaturated Fat: 6.6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 490mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.7g
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