Pie A La Italiana Aka Hot Dog Pie Recipe

Name: Pie A La Italiana Aka Hot Dog Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls; Eggs; 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; Hot Dogs; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

A nostalgic family recipe passed down through generations! This savory Pie A La Italiana, also known as Hot Dog Pie, is a comforting and delicious twist on classic comfort food. Imagine flaky crescent rolls, topped with a creamy, cheesy mixture of hot dogs (or seasoned ground beef!), baked to golden perfection. Serve this crowd-pleasing pie alongside hot corn or string beans for a complete and unforgettable meal. Get ready to relive childhood memories (or create new ones!) with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 2884.5 kcal

Protein 232g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pie A La Italiana Aka Hot Dog Pie

Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
Eggs
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Hot Dogs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make Pie A La Italiana Aka Hot Dog Pie

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Unroll one tube (8 oz) of crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
Press the dough triangles together to form a crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges.
In a large mixing bowl, combine: 1 pound sliced hot dogs (or 1 pound seasoned ground beef), 2 large eggs, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Pour the hot dog mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Unroll the second tube (8 oz) of crescent roll dough and cut into 1-inch wide strips.
Weave the strips over the filling to create a lattice top. Gently press the edges to seal.
Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the crust is golden brown.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite side dish, such as hot corn or green beans!