Georgia’s Pinto Bean Pie

This pie has a delicious country flavor that does not taste bean-like at all. This comes from Georgia’s kitchen and she introduced it to southern Roane County, WV.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 8 - 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes (with beans cooked)   Cook Time: 45 - 50 minutes  

Ingredients

1 cup mashed, cooked pinto beans (cooked without seasoning)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 Tablespoons melted butter
1 unbaked pie shell

Directions

Mash beans well or process in food processor. Mix nutmeg with sugar and add to beans alternately with one egg at a time, process between additions until thoroughly mixed. Add butter, mix, and then pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 50 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Categories: Beans, Grains & Rice, Budget, Old-Fashioned, Pies, Potluck, Vegetarian

Tags: Appalachian, Country-Style, Southern

Submitted by: cousinsheryl on May 27, 2010