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Onion Pie

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.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 316kcal
Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Equipment

  • 9" Glass Pie Pan

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. 
  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. Do not try to pre-assemble and bake later. It will make your crust soggy. For a crispy, delicious crust, bake right away.
  6. 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!
  7. 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

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg