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.
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
Calories: 215kcal
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