COMBINE first 7 ingredients; BEAT 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer; STIR in nuts, if using.
SPREAD batter evenly in a buttered 9-in pie plate.
BAKE 325 Ffor 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean(Pie will puff, then fall slightly.)
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 428 Calories; 26g Fat (53.3% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 144mg Cholesterol; 197mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 5 Fat; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.