GRANDMA'S ONION PIE

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This was my Grandma's recipe to use up extra onions in her garden. She made everything from scratch, including pie crust. I make it easier by using store bought pie crust.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large sweet onions, sliced thin
1 Tbsp butter
3 large eggs
2 c cream or half and half
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
6 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 pastry for double crust pie

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, saute onions in butter, stiring constantly, until golden brown and carmelized.
  • 2. In a bowl, beat together eggs and cream. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • 3. Line a deep-dish 9 inch pie plate with bottom pastry. Add egg mixture; sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Seal and flute the edges; cut slits in top.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

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