Onion Cheese Pie

Name: Onion Cheese Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 recipe Classic Pie Crust; Filling:; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Canola or Vegetable Oil; 4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced onions (approx. 2 large onions); 8 oz / 2 1/2 cups (250 g / 625 mL) white cheddar cheese; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Serves 8

Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

Crust:
1 recipe Classic Pie Crust
Filling:
1 tbsp (15 mL) Canola or Vegetable Oil
4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced onions (approx. 2 large onions)
8 oz / 2 1/2 cups (250 g / 625 mL) white cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp (5 mL) salt

Directions

Step 1:

Crust: Prepare Single Classic Crisco Pie Crust as per directions.

Step 2:

Filling: Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.

Step 3:

Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Step 4:

Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9” (23 cm) pie plate, leaving a 3/4” (2 cm) overhang. Fold edge under. Flute dough as desired.

Step 5:

Spread alternate layers of cheese and onions in uncooked pie shell starting and ending with the cheese.

Step 6:

Combine eggs, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Gently pour over the top.

Step 7:

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until filling is firm.