Description
A comforting and savory pie filled with sweet Vidalia onions and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Fresh herbs (thyme or chives)
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onions and salt, and sauté until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Prepare the crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a bowl, mix sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, and herbs until well combined.
- Pour filling into the crust and smooth it out.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow the pie to rest after baking to ensure the filling sets properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: onion pie, cheddar cheese, comfort food, family recipe, savory pie