old-fashioned onion pie

2 Pinches
San Diego
Updated on Apr 10, 2022

On old-fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch recipe.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole caraway seeds (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pie crust, for 9 inch pie

How To Make old-fashioned onion pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400F. Fry the bacon till crisp then drain on a paper towel. Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the chopped onions. Saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the caraway seeds, if using. Remove from skillet and let cool.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and sour cream. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Fit the pie crust into a 9 inch pie dish. Trim to allow a 1 inch overhang. Fold under and crimp the edges. Use a fork to prick a few holes in the bottom of the crust.
  • Step 4
    Crumble the bacon and spread it evenly over the pie shell. Add the onions and spread evenly. Pour the egg mixture over the onions. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Reduce the oven temperature to 350F. Bake another 15 minutes, or until browned. Remove from oven. To serve, cut into wedges. It should be served while hot.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: Dutch

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