Best Creamed Onion Pie With Herbed Cracker Crust Recipes

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SWEET ONION PIE



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This delicious pie has a buttery cracker crumb crust and is stuffed with sweet onions. It is superb along side any barbequed meat -- especially pork.

Provided by Andi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups buttery round crackers, crumbled
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
¾ cup whole milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine crackers and 4 tablespoons of butter in a bowl until well blended. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of 8 inch pie plate to form a shell. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic slowly until tender, about 12 minutes. Arrange onions in the cracker crust.
  • Beat eggs, whole milk, chives, and salt in a bowl until blended. Pour the mixture over the onions. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 35 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Garnish with the parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 502.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

VIDALIA ONION PIE



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I have loved this dish since childhood. Use this recipe as a jumping off point. I use 3 to 4 cups onions and about 1/2 cup cheese.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ritz cracker crumb
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups vidalia onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
paprika

Steps:

  • Mix Ritz cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  • Press mixture into an 8-inch pie plate.
  • Saute onions with 2 T butter until clear, not brown; spoon into pie crust.
  • Beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper and pour over onions.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until firm in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 670.5, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 10

ONION PIE



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My grandmother and mother always make onion pie during the holidays, but it's good anytime. This is a savory side dish that you can serve with almost any meat or main course. It's especially good with roast beef. -Mary West, Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 to 8 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 large eggs
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until soft but not browned; drain well. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and onions. , Place in a greased 10-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

VIDALIA ONION PIE



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Provided by Lisa Mayfield

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Onion     Bake     Vegetarian     Lunch     Winter     Bon Appétit     North Carolina     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups finely crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz crackers)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups thinly sliced Vidalia onions or other sweet onions
3/4 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
Paprika
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crackers and 4 tablespoons butter in bowl until well blended. Press mixture on bottom and 1 inch up sides of 8-inch pie plate.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Arrange onions in cracker crust. Beat milk, eggs and salt in medium bowl until blended. Season with pepper. Pour egg mixture over onions in crust. Sprinkle cheese over filling. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake pie until knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

SOUTHERN CRACKER-ONION PIE



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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.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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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