Ever! I have never eaten or made one. I know, can you believe that? Isn’t pot pie like an American standard? I think it is, but since it actually contains vegetables (peas, carrots and other veggies) and since I grew up with veggie hating brothers, pot pie was just not an option for me.
I am still not really sure I can say I have made a true pot pie since this one does not fit the typical pot pie mold. They are creamy on the inside, right? And have things like peas and mushrooms in them? Oh and a pie crust? Am I right?
Well, these pot pies have none of those. Except the creamy party of course! There is no peas, no carrots and no mushrooms. Although, you can definitely add those if you’d like, especially the mushrooms. I bet those would be good, but most of the people I regularly feed despise mushrooms. I have learned to love them over the years….once I got over their ugliness, and that they kind of reminded me of moldy things. Ok, eww.
Actually, they really don’t gross me out at all any more and I kind of think they have a prettiness to them. Especially if I do not let them sit in the fridge for a week and get all slimy.
Anyway, the pot pies. The top is not really a crust, it’s polenta and I kind of think it’s better than a pie crust. It’s cheesy and creamy and works perfect with a topping of crispy bacon and jalapeños.
These are the perfect easy weeknight dinner and they are even packed with veggies, which is just an added bonus. Plus, the veggies cancel out all the cheese, right? Actually (and if you’re a regular reader I’m sure you’ve heard me say this before), in my book cheese is an important part of our diet. It’s good for your teeth and bones and it’s a great source of protein and calcium with plenty of essential nutrients and vitamins, such as zinc and vitamin B, which helps fight disease. It even contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Sphingolipids that help to prevent cancer. It certainly has its place in the food pyramid. Hey, everything in moderation. Plus, yesterday we did kale (and more butternut – Oops!)!
Wait, and tomorrow is Friday! Yes. Do this tonight…
So that tomorrow we can do dessert!
