Chattanooga Pie Recipe

Name: Chattanooga Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 14 lb swiss cheese, grated; 14 lb cheddar cheese, grated; 1 pie crust (baked in a 10-inch springform pan); 1 lb crabmeat, cooked; 1 cup roasted cashews (optional); 3 cups whipping cream; 8 eggs, beaten to blend; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); ¼ teaspoon tarragon, crumbled; ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 large red onion, minced; 1 12 lbs frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

Servings: persons

14 lb swiss cheese, grated
14 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1 pie crust (baked in a 10-inch springform pan)
1 lb crabmeat, cooked
1 cup roasted cashews (optional)
3 cups whipping cream
8 eggs, beaten to blend
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
¼ teaspoon tarragon, crumbled
¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large red onion, minced
1 12 lbs frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
2
Sprinkle cheeses over crust, cover with crabmeat, then top with cashews.
3
Mix cream and eggs and season generously with salt and pepper.
4
Pour half of egg mixture into crust; set remaining mixture aside.
5
Place pie in oven, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake pie until custard is set but not browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.
7
Stir in tarragon,Seasoning,nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
8
Add onion and cook until tranlucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
9
Add spinach and saute 3 minutes.
10
Set aside 1/4 cup egg mixture.
11
Blend remaining egg mixture into spinach and spoon atop pie;pour reserved egg mixture over.
12
Bake until custard is set and top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
13
Let stand 30 minutes, remove springform and cut pie into slices.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb swiss cheese, grated, 14 lb cheddar cheese, grated, 1 pie crust (baked in a 10-inch springform pan), 1 lb crabmeat, cooked, and more.

Yes, Chattanooga Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chattanooga Pie

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