ONION PIE

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My friend's aunt Eulala handed this recipe down to her. It has a strange name, but everyone who tries it, loves it! It's a little like a quiche, but oh! so much simpler. Thanks for sharing, Bonnie!

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 small saltine crackers
3/4 cup butter (divided)
3 cups onions, thinly sliced
1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups milk, scalded and cooled
3 beaten eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Make crust by crushing the crackers and adding 1/2 cup of the butter, melted. Press into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Sauté the onions in the last 1/4 cup of the butter until the onions are soft and golden. Pour the onions over the crust.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheese over the onions.
  • Add the beaten eggs to the scalded milk. with the salt and pepper. Pour over all.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes or until the custard is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 143.3, Sodium 546.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 11.3

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