Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
⭐️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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✅ Super easy dough – just flour and mayonnaise!
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✅ No rolling pin needed – press the dough directly into the pan.
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✅ Incredibly flavorful – packed with sausage, veggies, and creamy cheese topping.
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✅ Versatile – swap out the filling for whatever you like.
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✅ Great for lunch, dinner, or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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2 ½ cups (250g) all-purpose wheat flour
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9 tablespoons (200g) mayonnaise
For the Filling:
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2 calabrese sausages (approx. 400g), grated or finely chopped
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1 can (170g) sweet corn, drained
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2 medium tomatoes (approx. 150g), chopped and seeded
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Chopped olives to taste (green or black, about ¼ cup is perfect)
For the Topping:
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3 large eggs
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1 ½ boxes (300g) table cream or heavy cream
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100g mozzarella cheese, grated or chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
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In a large bowl, add the flour and mayonnaise.
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Mix with a spoon until a crumbly dough starts to form.
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Switch to using your hands and knead gently until the dough is smooth and cohesive. It should not stick to your hands.
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Lightly grease a round springform pan (24 cm diameter, 6 cm high) with butter, margarine, or a neutral oil.
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Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form the crust. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to make it even.
2. Prepare the Filling
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In another bowl, combine the grated or chopped calabrese sausage, corn, tomatoes, and olives.
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Mix well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
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Spread this filling over the dough base in the pan.
3. Make the Creamy Topping
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In a clean bowl, crack the eggs and beat lightly with a fork or whisk.
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Add the cream and mix until smooth and fully combined.
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Pour this mixture evenly over the filling in the pan.
4. Add the Cheese and Bake
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Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
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Place the pie in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F).
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Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
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The center should not jiggle much and the edges will be slightly puffed.
⏳ Cooling and Serving
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Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing or unmolding.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Ideal with a fresh green salad or some crusty garlic bread.
Filling Variations
Feel free to customize the pie based on what you have on hand:
Swap | With |
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Calabrese sausage | Shredded chicken, ground beef, or tuna |
Mozzarella | Cheddar, provolone, or a cheese blend |
Veggies | Bell peppers, grated zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms |
Cream | Greek yogurt or crème fraîche (for a tangier touch) |
❄️ Storage Tips
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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
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Not recommended for freezing due to the creamy topping.
Helpful Tips
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No mixer needed – everything can be done by hand.
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Pan substitute: If you don’t have a springform pan, use a deep pie dish or cake pan.
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Don’t overbake – remove once the topping is set and golden to keep it moist inside.
Bonus: Try It with Garlic Bread!
Pair this pie with baked garlic bread:
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Mix butter with minced garlic and herbs.
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Spread over sliced bread.
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Bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden and crispy.
This 2-ingredient dough pie is a true time-saver and flavor bomb! Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday dinner or an impressive brunch dish, this recipe will become your go-to. Once you taste how simple and satisfying it is, you might never go back to complicated pies again.
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