CRY ME A RIVER ONION PIE

Cry Me a River Onion Pie image

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
1 cup finely crushed rich round crackers
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 oz
paprika
snipped parsley

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to3 50. In a 1 quart pan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine. Remove from heat and stir in crushed crackers. Press mixture evenly onto the bottom of an 8 inch pie plate.
2. In a large skillet, melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine. Add onions and cook til tender, but not brown. Spoon onions onto the crust.
3. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over onions. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake about 30 minutes or til a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley. Serves 6 to 8