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Onion Pie

November 11, 2020 by Judith Hannemann

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Similar to a quiche, onion pie is a tasty side dish

As odd as it sounds, onion pie is a tasty side dish.

Similar to a quiche, onion pie is a tasty side dish

Unusual Onion Pie

Admittedly this recipe is a bit out of the norm. When you first hear the name, it conjures up a standard-style pie, complete with crust, filled with onions.

Now, that kind of thing does exist, but this onion pie is radically different from what first comes to mind.

It’s not really a pie at all; it’s more like a quiche because of the eggs. It makes an excellent side dish and one that I’d serve at the holidays too. Can you picture this topped with a savory beef or turkey gravy? I can and if there’s leftovers, even better!

Similar to a quiche, onion pie is a tasty side dish

Know Your Onions

You can alter the taste of this onion pie by the type of onions you use.

I used the plain old yellow ones that you buy in the bag. They’re pretty inexpensive, but get the job done.

Now if you use sweet onions like Vidalia, the pie won’t be as strong as with “regular” onions. This may be a better choice if you are giving it to kids and people who are not overly fond of onions. Of course, those who are allergic or just hate onions will pass on this (as they should).

Caramelized onions will work very well in this, for the reasons I stated above about kids and those not crazy for them.

Similar to a quiche, onion pie is a tasty side dish

Cast Iron Works Best

If you’ve got a 10-inch cast iron skillet, use it here. The presentation is more rustic, but aside from aesthetics, it just works best because of heat distribution.

In a pinch, an American pie pan can be used as well as a removable-bottom tart pan.

Of course any skillet will do, but with stainless and aluminum you may experience sticking even though it’s been greased.

The Recipe

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Onion Pie

An unusual side dish for the holidays
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramelized onions, quiche as side dish, savory side dishes with onions, using excess onions
Servings: 8
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 8 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbs oil
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until soft but not browned; drain well. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and onions.
  • Place in a greased 10-in/25-cm. skillet Bake at 350F/180C until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Angelina says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Great recipe, Judith. This is a very tasty side dish, especially if one is an onion lover. We like it best when made with deliciously sweet Vidalia onions. The ‘authentic’ Vidalia onions (from Georgia) are only available in early spring, but you can usually buy Vidalias other times of the year, however, they’re grown elsewhere, and won’t be quite as sweet. I like to add a little Thyme to my onion pie. It really ramps up the flavor. We enjoy this pie with almost any main, but we really like it with Calve’s Liver. Thanks.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      November 11, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      I’m glad to meet another liver lover!!!

  2. Karen says

    November 13, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    I wonder if you could make this in a muffin pan and use it for charcuterie or tapas?

    • Judith Hanneman says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:17 am

      Definitely!!! The cooking time would need to be adjusted–maybe by half (although I’m guessing here). If you do it, please let me know how it worked.

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