Description
A comforting Southern favorite, this Cheddar Vidalia Onion Pie combines sweet Vidalia onions with sharp cheddar cheese for a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups thinly sliced Vidalia onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onions, season with salt, and cook until soft and golden, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit the pie crust into a pie plate and pre-bake for 10 minutes.
- Combine the filling: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add cheese, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fill the crust: Pour the onion and cheese mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until filling is set and top is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, sauté onions on low heat and be careful not to rush the cooking process. This helps enhance their natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cheddar, Vidalia Onion, Pie, Southern Cooking, Comfort Food