Blender Ham and Cheese Sheet Pan Pie: Whirl the Batter, Scatter the Toppings, Feed a Crowd

No rolling pin. No pie crust. No fuss.

Just a blender, a baking pan and about ten minutes of work before the oven takes over. When it comes out, golden and bubbling, with little roasted tomatoes on top, everyone thinks you spent the whole morning in the kitchen.

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In Brazil, this kind of dish is called a "torta de liquidificador," which simply means blender pie. Every Brazilian grandmother has her own version, and it shows up at birthday parties, church gatherings and Sunday lunches with the regularity of the sunrise.

The idea is brilliant in its simplicity. You blend eggs, milk, oil, flour and a little grated cheese into a smooth, pourable batter. You pour half into the pan, scatter ham, cheese and onion over it, cover with the rest of the batter and finish with cherry tomatoes, oregano and more cheese. In the oven, the batter puffs into something between a soft bread and a quiche, with a tender, custardy crumb and a crisp, golden top.

It is the perfect recipe for busy women. You can make it with what is already in the refrigerator, it feeds a crowd from one pan, and it tastes just as good warm as it does at room temperature. That makes it ideal for potlucks, picnics and brunch tables where food sits out for a while.

Cut it into big squares for lunch with a green salad, or into small bites for a party tray. Either way, the pan will come back empty.

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