Onion Pie
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Onion Pie
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Onion Pie is a savory, cheesy dish full of delicious flavor and Southern charm. Super sweet and mild vidalia onions are baked with eggs, cheese and a salty crust for a dish that is perfect for a dinner side.
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Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 6 cups sliced vidalia onion
- ¾ cup half and half
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
Crust Ingredients
- 40 Ritz crackers crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large pan, melt the 3 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions into the pan and saute over medium heat until the onions are softened but still have a bit of texture to them (about 10-12 minutes).
- Put the cooked onions in a colander over the sink and drain off any excess liquid.
- Pour the crushed ritz crackers into a bowl. Add the melted butter and use your hands to mix until combined. Then press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9” glass pie pan.
- In a small bowl, beat together your eggs, half and half, salt and pepper.
- Put your sauteed onions in your pie crust, then pour the half and half mixture over the top. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the entire pie.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
- Vidalia onion season usually runs from about April through Labor Day. If you can’t find a bag of vidalia onions, you can make this recipe with regular sweet onions.
- Ritz crackers are the base of the crust for this recipe. They add a delicious saltiness to the dish, but you could substitute a regular pie crust if you prefer.
- You could also use whole milk but I would not use any lower fat. You want it nice and creamy for the best flavor and texture. You can substitute heavy cream for an even richer flavor!
- Sharp cheddar cheese provides great flavor to this dish. In most cases, I recommend shredding your own cheese rather than purchasing it pre-shredded. In this case, however, I like the way the super fine pre-shredded cheese crisps up on top of the pie.
- Do not try to pre-assemble and bake later. It will make your crust soggy. For a crispy, delicious crust, bake right away.
- It is possible to use a pre-made crust for this recipe. I recommend pre-baking it before you add your filling so it can get nice and crispy. For a more traditional vidalia onion pie, make the cracker crust!
- Vidalia onions do contain a lot of moisture, so be sure and give them some time to drain after cooking and before adding to your pie crust.
- Sliced Vidalia Onion: Vidalia onion season usually runs from about April through Labor Day. If you can’t find a bag of vidalia onions, you can make this recipe with regular sweet onions.
- Ritz Crackers: Ritz crackers are the base of the crust for this recipe. They add a delicious saltiness to the dish, but you could substitute a regular pie crust if you prefer.
- Half and Half: You could also use whole milk but I would not use any lower fat. You want it nice and creamy for the best flavor and texture. You can substitute heavy cream for an even richer flavor!
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese provides great flavor to this dish. In most cases, I recommend shredding your own cheese rather than purchasing it pre-shredded. In this case, however, I like the way the super fine pre-shredded cheese crisps up on top of the pie.
- Do not try to pre-assemble and bake later. It will make your crust soggy. For a crispy, delicious crust, bake right away.
- It is possible to use a pre-made crust for this recipe. I recommend pre-baking it before you add your filling so it can get nice and crispy. For a more traditional vidalia onion pie, make the cracker crust!
- Vidalia onions do contain a lot of moisture, so be sure and give them some time to drain after cooking and before adding to your pie crust.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
633IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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