CONTEST-WINNING ONION PIE

Contest-Winning Onion Pie image

Our area has the right kind of soil for growing beautiful onions, so we always have plenty to enjoy. My mother got this recipe 30 years ago and said it originated in a Pennsylvania Dutch kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
FILLING:
5 cups thinly sliced onions (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, sage and salt. Add enough milk until mixture hold together. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon into crust. In a bowl, beat egg and cream; pour over onions., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.