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Want to know how to make Torta Portuguesa? This traditional Portuguese-style baked pie is as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with a soft, cheesy batter and a rich filling of eggs, ham (or sausage), mozzarella, olives, and colorful vegetables, it’s a complete meal in one dish. Perfect for serving at family dinners, potlucks, or festive gatherings, this savory pie is simple, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser. Follow along with the step-by-step video and enjoy this delightful taste of Portuguese-inspired cuisine. Don’t forget to subscribe for more international and Brazilian-inspired recipes every week!Want to know how to make Torta Portuguesa? This traditional Portuguese-style baked pie is as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with a soft, cheesy batter and a rich filling of eggs, ham (or sausage), mozzarella, olives, and colorful vegetables, it’s a complete meal in one dish. Perfect for serving at family dinners, potlucks, or festive gatherings, this savory pie is simple, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser. Follow along with the step-by-step video and enjoy this delightful taste of Portuguese-inspired cuisine. Don’t forget to subscribe for more international and Brazilian-inspired recipes every week!

Portuguese Savory Pie (Torta Portuguesa) – Easy Baked Recipe with Creamy Filling

This Portuguese-style savory pie is soft, cheesy, and loaded with classic ingredients like eggs, ham, cheese, and vegetables. Simple to prepare and perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Portuguese

Servings 8

Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

• 1 28cm Round False Bottom Baking Tray

Ingredients

  

Dough Base

• 2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp reduced cream
• 3 cup flour
• 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder

Filling

• 1/2 onion sliced
• 1/2 red pepper sliced
• 1/2 cup olives sliced
• 3 boiled eggs
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• 1 chorizo diced
• 1/4 cup sweet corn
• 1/4 cup green peas
• hand full of cherry tomatoes
• olive oil

Instructions

 

Dough Base

• In a blender mix together, milk, eggs, olive oil, parmesan, salt.
• Add half of the flour and mix to combine.
• Add 1 tsp of baking powder and mix again.
• In a bowl add the remaining flour and the last tsp of baking powder.
• Transfer the mix dough from the blender and combine with the flour mix in the bow until smooth.

Filling

• Boil the eggs for 5 minutes, slice and set aside.
• Butter and flour the baking tray.
• Place the sliced eggs and pepper against the side of the tray.
• Then slowly pour in the dough.
• Spread the remaining ingredients over the dough.
• Finish with cherry tomatoes and parmesan.
• Drizzle olive oil over it.
• Bake in hot oven 180C | 350F for approximately 35-40 minutes.

Video

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