Froggy Pie
Get ready to hop into a world of playful culinary fun with this whimsical Froggy Pie recipe! This creamy, cheesy veggie-packed pie combines fresh spinach, tender broccoli florets, and three types of cheese—cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan—for a luscious, savory filling bursting with flavor. The vibrant green hue, enhanced by optional green food coloring, makes it a visual treat, while fun frog-inspired decorations from dough scraps or candy eyes add a touch of charm. With a flaky pie crust as its base and a quick bake time of 35 minutes, this delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners, kids' parties, or any occasion that calls for a creative twist. Serve warm and let your imagination leap with every bite of this playful, nutrient-rich Froggy Pie!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small candy eyes (optional for decoration)
- as needed dough scraps for decoration (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a store-bought pie crust, set it out to come to room temperature for easier handling.
Steam the spinach and broccoli for 5-7 minutes, or until tender, then drain thoroughly and let cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed spinach, broccoli, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. If you'd like a brighter green color, add the green food coloring and blend again.
Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat, then sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir the sautéed garlic into the blended filling mixture.
Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Reserve any scraps if you'd like to create froggy-themed decorations on top of the pie, such as shapes of lily pads or frogs.
Pour the green filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
If decorating, roll out the dough scraps and cut out shapes as desired. Lay them on top of the filling for a fun, froggy look.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
For extra whimsy, place small candy eyes on top of the pie or decorations after it has cooled slightly.
Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your playful Froggy Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 150.0 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.3 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 721 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 3940 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 85.2 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1747 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
