Savory Onion Pie Recipe
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What Makes This A “Savory Onion Pie”
Caramelized onions be it red, white, yellow and or vadalia is what makes this Savory Onion Pie so wonderful. It can be served as the main dish or as a side dish.
The Onions
We use 3 pounds of onions. That’s right, mix it up just as long as you have 3 pounds. We all love , well at least we do in our household, the smell of onions being sauteed over the stove in a pan of butter. Ah, just thinking of it makes me hungry.
One thing I like about this recipe is there is no need to stand over the hot stove and saute the onions. What you ask?… Nope, just chop up the onions and put them in a slow cooker with the lid on. Cook on high for 6-8 hours.
Chopping the Onions
3 pounds of onions can be a bit of chopping. That is why I highly recommend using a food processor.
Check out my video below on how quick of a process it can be chopping onions. It literally took me less than 2 minutes to chop the onions for this recipe. Well, the video is only 2 minutes and 13 seconds but that includes me chatting a tiny bit so it may not even take that long.
The Pie Crust
This savory pie only requires the bottom crust. You can make my homemade pie crust or purchase a deep dish frozen pie crust.
The Filling
Now that the onions have caramelized drain off the juices and set aside for later if needed or discard.
Place onions in a large bowl to cool completely. Add crème fraîche , sour cream or yogurt.
I like to use our crème fraîche recipe because it does not separate like sour cream. The recipe is super easy and has only two ingredients unlike sour cream or yogurt.
Add a few shakes of hot pepper sauce, eggs, salt and pepper. If you feel you need a little moisture in your mixture add just a tiny bit of onion juice. You don’t want too much juice or your crust will be soggy.
Stir until well incorporated and place in uncooked pie shell.
The Topping
The topping is super easy. The recipe calls for grated Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise. After you combine all the topping ingredients place on top of onion pie spreading out evenly to edges of crust.
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes. To avoid crust from burning cover edges with a pie shield.
Remove pie from oven and allow to cool a few minutes prior to serving. Garnish with bacon and chives. The pie can be served warm, cold, or room temperature.
This pie is so versatile that it can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even as a side dish. Enjoy!
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O Savory Pie (Savory Onion Pie)
Caramelized onions make this Savory Onion Pie so wonderful. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a side dish. This recipe was inspired by niksnacksonline.com.
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 1 Deep dish pie shell uncooked
- 3 pounds Mixed onions (red, white, yellow and vidalia) chopped
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Crème Fraîche can substitute plain yogurt or sour cream
- 4 dashes Hot pepper sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Bacon and chives to garnish optional
Pie Topping
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
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Slice 3 onions using a food processor and place in a slow cooker and cook on high for 6-8 hours or until caramelized to golden brown.
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Now that the onions have caramelized drain off the juices and set aside for later.
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Place onions in a large bowl to cool completely. Once onions have cooled add creme fraiche, hot pepper sauce, eggs, salt and pepper. If you feel you need a little moisture in your mixture add just a tiny bit of onion juice. You don't want too much juice or your crust will be soggy. Stir until well incorporated and place in uncooked pie shell.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a small bowl combine all the topping ingredients. Place on top of onion pie spreading out evenly to edges of crust. To avoid crust from burning cover edges with pie shield and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
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Remove pie shield and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until top of pie is completed golden brown on top.
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Remove pie from oven and allow to cool a few minutes prior to serving. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired. The pie can be served warm, cold, or room temperature.
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Enjoy!
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