On Pi Day, we want to eat pie all day and while we have a sweet tooth, a few savory slices need to make an appearance, too. We’re taking our pie game up a notch with savory pie and tart recipes so good, you’ll want them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
By Jeanette Morelan
This article has been posted with permission and originally appeared as 15 Savory Pie Recipes (So You Can Eat Pie Anytime) on Relish
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn
Apple, Bacon and Cheese Dinner Pies
In these open-faced pies, tart Granny Smith apples, smoky bacon and sharp blue cheese merge to create the perfect sweet and savory combination. See the recipe.
Teresa Blackburn
Caramelized Onion Chanterelle Tart
Chanterelle mushrooms are the star of this recipe, which features a cheesy egg-based
filling wrapped up in a tender pie crust. See the recipe.
Stephanie Mullins
Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crust
The traditional pot pie gets a major upgrade with the addition of sweet potatoes to the pie crust. See the recipe.
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Leek and Potato Tart
This elegant tart features layers of roasted red-skinned potatoes and caramelized leeks, nestled in a buttery crust. See the recipe.
Penny De Los Santos
Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
For a new take on a southern favorite, skip the crust and prepare the filling in a cast iron skillet, then top with quick-and-easy drop biscuits. See the recipe.
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Leek and Ricotta Tart
The tasteful combination of leeks and smooth ricotta cheese makes this simple tart a standout. See the recipe.
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Tomato Phyllo Pie
Flaky phyllo pastry wraps up a cheesy tomato filling in this Italian-inspired pie. (A fresh basil garnish is a must.) See the recipe.
Maria Nelson
Vasterbotten Quiche with Asparagus
The sharp, nutty flavor of Swiss cheese makes an ideal companion to asparagus and shallots. Serve up a slice of this Scandinavian favorite at your next brunch. See the recipe.
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Vidalia Onion and Bacon Pie
Sweet Vidalia onions and salty bacon come together in this recipe for an irresistible sweet and savory flavor combo. See the recipe.
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn
Asparagus and Parmesan Tart
A delicate tart made easy with ready-made puff pastry. It’s pretty-as-a-picture when paired with fresh salad greens or fruit. See the recipe.
Mark Boughton
Spinach and Cheese Pie
A twist on a classic Greek pastry. Creamy, cheesy spinach filling and layers of light phyllo dough are all the reasons you need to give this recipe a try. See the recipe.