Description
German Onion Pie is a savory dish made with a flaky crust and a rich filling of caramelized onions, cream, and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Emmental or Gruyère)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Cook until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the caramelized onions and grated cheese into the egg mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese used is rennet-free.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: German Onion Pie, savory pie, onion recipe, German cuisine