Description
A comforting pie featuring sweet Vidalia onions and sharp cheddar cheese, wrapped in a flaky buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a pie dish. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- Sauté the onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onions, and sauté until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in sautéed onions and cheddar until combined.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the onion mixture into the prepared crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheddar, Vidalia onion, pie, Southern, comfort food, family recipe