Vidalia Onion Pie

This Vidalia onion pie recipe is also great with sweet red peppers, crumbled bacon, or fresh ham bits. And, add a couple of onion rings on top of the pie.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs, beaten
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (9 inch) pie shells, baked
• 1 pinch paprika
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 6 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook onions in a medium skillet in some butter until softened and translucent, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Reserve juices.

Step 3

Combine onions, sour cream, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in onion juices, ½ cup butter, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; season with hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Make sure all ingredients are well blended; divide between 2 pie shells. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese and paprika on top of pies.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until lightly browned on top, 30 to 40 minutes more. Cool to settle before slicing, 3 to 5 minutes.