No Stories, Just a Pie

This morning was cold... I just wanted to stay at home wrapped in a  warm blanket and read a new book.  

However, I had a full schedule. 

By midday all  I wanted was potatoes and mushroom pie.

Here is how to make it:

Boil five Russet potatoes until done.

Pill the skin and mash it while potatoes are still warm. 

Let it cool.

Prepare filling from:

5 Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and cut in 1/2 inches cubes

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup of grated cheese (I used extra sharp cheddar this time)

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp dry dill

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Simmer onions in a frying pan on a medium-high until golden brown. 

Add mushrooms and simmer for another 7 minutes, stirring a few times. 

Season with salt, pepper, and dry dill. 

Taste. Adjust a flavor. 

Taste again.

Remove from the heat, let it cool for a few minutes. 

Add 1/3 cup of cheese. Mix well.

Grease a 9 inch round pie pan with a little olive oil. 

Press mashed potatoes to form a pie crust. 

Place the pan in the oven for 10 min. 

Add filling and cover with the remaining cheese. 

Bake another 10-12 minutes until cheese forms a nice golden-brown crust. 

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-7 minutes. 

Serve with fresh vegetables or pickles. 

This pie was so warm and cozy, just what I needed to wrap up this cold day.

Until next time,

Cowboy Country Vegetarian