Description
A comforting and rich pie featuring sweet Vidalia onions and sharp cheddar, perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 2 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the Vidalia onions in olive oil until soft and lightly caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Layer the sautéed onions evenly over the pie crust and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the onions and cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, don’t skip the sautéing step to caramelize the onions. Customize with your favorite herbs or add-ins like cooked bacon or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg