
Pie Crust
2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large beaten egg
3 tablespoons of melted butter
Filling
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion finely diced
2 minced cloves of garlic
4 eggs large
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup milk, plant-based or dairy
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Maasdam or gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup additions of your choice. I used sliced turkey and some crumbled fetta, but ham works, or you can even use cooked sausage. You could add vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or cooked zucchini for a meat-free version.
The Crust
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 320 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter.
Step 2: Whisk the almond flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and egg and mix until the mixture forms a dough. You can use your hands.
Step 3: Press the dough into the pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork several times to prevent it from bubbling up when you bake it.
Step 4: Bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden, then let it cool for at least 20 minutes.
The Filling
Step 5: Turn the oven up to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil for 6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 6: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, mustard, pepper, salt and thyme.
Step 7: Add the cheeses, cooked onions and garlic, and the other fillings and whisk to combine.
Step 8: Pour the filling into the cooled pastry and bake for 20 minutes. Then cover with foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until set.
Step 9: Let the pie cool for 45 minutes to firm up. Then, remove it from the dish and slice.