Clafouti Margherita (Pizza Cobbler)

A while back I posted my adaptation of my Grandmother's Berry Cobbler recipe. During my research I found that what she called "cobbler" was really a clafoutis (pronounced "Kla-foo-TEE"), a rustic eggy pancake-like mixture from the Limousin region of France. I've found the recipe to be amazingly adaptable to all kinds of fruits and berries, so... while popping some of my neighbor's lovely sweet juicy cherry tomatoes into my mouth as a snack a thought struck me.. SURE! Why Not?!? A savory Cherry Tomato Clafoutis - no... the classic Italian Margherita PIZZA Clafoutis!!


Clafoutis Margherita

Nutrition Facts
Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
Total Fat 8.3g
Saturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 108mg
Sodium 335mg
Total Carbohydrates 11.7
Dietary Fiber 1.6g
Sugars 2.3g
Protein 14.8g


3/4 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oatmeal)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon buttermilk blend (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half
1/2 cup of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
handful of fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh (wet pack) mozzarella (cubed)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a blender or food processor, mix rolled oats, eggs, cottage cheese, baking powder, milk and optional buttermilk blend until liquefied. See Cook's Notes.
Allow to rest at least 5 minutes.


Liberally sprinkle the remaining ingredients into a greased cast iron skillet, 9" pie plate or 8 X 8 baking dish. Reserve 3 Tbsp Parmesan.
Pour batter mixture around other ingredients.
Sprinkle reserved Parmesan over the top.
Bake in the center of the oven for about 35 minutes, until visible batter becomes golden brown and crisp with puffy edges.

The clafouti can be served immediately or at room temperature, sliced into wedges or squares.

Cook's Notes: The buttermilk blend is a powdered buttermilk that offers a tiny bit of tang and a little "lift" to the batter. It is completely optional.
Of course if you want a different pizza experience there is nothing that says you can't chop up your favorite toppings and add them to the mix!

---dave---
The Bariatric Food Dude