Breakfast Phyllo Pie

Ingredients

• 4 sheets phyllo dough (to fit the baking dish you are using)
• 1 egg (large)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.33 cup milk
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning (to liking)
• salt (to liking)
• black pepper (to liking)
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder (to liking)
• 0.33 cup cheddar cheese (divided; shredded)
• 1 tbsp green onions (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Prepare a small baking dish (a 5x5 inch dish is recommended). Add the phyllo dough to the dish, crinkling it to fit, then set aside.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, a portion of the cheddar cheese, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Whisk the mixture until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the phyllo dough in the baking dish.

6. 6

   Top the dish with the remaining cheddar cheese.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the dough is cooked through.

8. 8

   Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the top layer of cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is designed as a single-serve meal. You can adjust the amount of phyllo dough and cheese based on your preference and the exact size of your baking dish.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• savory
• vegetarian
• baked
• single-serve
• phyllo dough
• brunch