Italian Cheese Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb extra-sharp provolone cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb sharp provolone cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 lb genoa salami, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 lb boiled ham, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1/2 lb locatelli romano cheese or pecorino cheese, grated
• 3 eggs

• 2 (9 inch)  frozen deep dish pie shells

Directions

1. 1

   In a very large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except crusts.

2. 2

   Mix well, making sure that all ingredients are distributed through the ricotta mixture evenly.

3. 3

   Spoon the ingredients equally into the pie crusts.

4. 4

   For a more decorative look, apply strips of pie crust to the top of the pie in a basketweave pattern.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees until the top of the pie is a dark golden brown and the center is set, approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Allow pies to cool for about 45 minutes before slicing.

7. 7

   Serve warm or cold.