TOMATO ONION PIE

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This pie offers a tempting mix of flavors. The quiche-like dish is attractive and easy to cut.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
2 tablespoons butter
12 bacon strips, cooked and drained
2 cups soft bread crumbs
3 to 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Additional tomato slices, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Crumble nine bacon strips; set remaining strips aside. Place the bread crumbs in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Layer with half of the tomatoes, onions, crumbled bacon and cheese. Top with the remaining tomatoes, onions and crumbled bacon., In a bowl, beat the eggs, salt and pepper; pour over the top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with reserved bacon strips. Arrange additional tomato slices around the edge if desired. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.