onion pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Zelda Hopkins
Webb City, MO

My Mother used make this when I was a little girl then I found it in a cookbook years ago. This brought back several memories.We lived on a farm and Mom had to utilize everything. I hope you enjoy this. Its one of our favorites.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For onion pie

  • 3 lg
    onions, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    half-and-half cream
  • 4 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese,shredded (sometimes i use 1 cup of cheese)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pastry for double crust pie, 9 inches

How To Make onion pie

  • 1
    In a skillet, saute onions in butter until golden brown. In a bowl, beat eggs and cream. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Line a deep dish 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 egdes; cut slits in top. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.
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