Onion Pie
DURING my teen years, I lived on my aunt's farm in Illinois. This was one of her delicious dishes, and one of many I enjoyed.
I'm so happy I got the recipe and later made it my own family's favorite. It's a wonderful side dish to complement any meat entree.
-Phyllis Jean Sheeley, Altoona, Illinois6-8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + standing
Ingredients
- 3 large onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a small skillet, saute onions in butter until golden brown. In a
- large bowl, beat eggs and cream. Add the onions, salt and pepper.
- Line a deep-dish 9 in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Add egg mixture;
- sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top
- of pie; place over filling. Seal and flute the edges; cut slits in
- top.
- Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield:
- 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 425 calories, 27 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 134 mg cholesterol, 363 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.