Sweet Vidalia Onion Pie

This eggy, cheesy pie is a great seasonal side dish in place of potatoes, rice, pasta, etcetera.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 ½ cups crushed buttery round crackers
• ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sliced sweet onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together crushed crackers and 1/3 cup melted butter. Press mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie pan and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and saute onions until translucent and tender but not brown. Spread into prepared crust.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper. Pour mixture over onions then sprinkle top with shredded cheese.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.