Onion Pie
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This Onion Pie is a savory and comforting dish perfect for any meal. The filling is a rich blend of onions, eggs, milk, cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a flaky frozen pie crust as the base. Seasoned with onion salt and black pepper, this pie is a delightful combination of creamy, cheesy, and slightly sweet flavors from the onions.
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What you need for the Onion Pie
- 1 frozen pie crust
- 1 medium onion
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, preferably white. I heap my measuring cup with the cheese.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Mixed Green Salad: A light salad with a variety of greens, cherry tomatoes, and a simple vinaigrette.
Steamed Vegetables: A mix of steamed broccoli, carrots, and snap peas.
Roasted Potatoes: Crispy roasted baby potatoes seasoned with rosemary and garlic.
Fresh Fruit Salad: A refreshing mix of seasonal fruits.
Enjoy this delectable Onion Pie as a main course for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, paired with these delightful sides to complete your meal.
Equipment
Onion Pie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust
- 1 medium onion
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese preferably white. I heap my measuring cup with the cheese.
Instructions
- 1 frozen pie crust
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, preferably white (heaping)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the frozen pie crust in a pie dish.
- Spread the sliced onions evenly over the pie crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, onion salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the onions in the pie crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving
