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southern cracker-onion pie

(2 ratings)
smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

My sis-in-law, Karen, who is from Georgia swears by this yummy pie and I have to agree it is special. Just remember to only use Vidalia onions!! I'm actually surprised she gave me the recipe, it's been her secret recipe for awhile:) She must love me, lol.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For southern cracker-onion pie

  • 1 c
    crushed saltine crackers
  • 2/3 c
    melted butter, divided
  • 2 lg
    vidalia onions, thinly sliced
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 c
    2% milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make southern cracker-onion pie

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9" pie pan w/ cooking spray. It's best to use a deep dish for this. In bowl, combine crushed crackers w/ 1/3 cup melted butter until crumbly. Press mix into bottom and up sides of pie pan.
  • 2
    In lg skillet, over med-high heat, saute onions in remaining butter until tender, stirring often. Pour onions into pie crust.
  • 3
    In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over onions. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake 45 mins or until center is set. You can cover w/ foil if cheese is browning too quick, but remove foil the last 10 mins. Cut into wedges.
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