Description
A comforting Southern classic featuring a sweet onion filling and rich cheddar cheese in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing onions)
Instructions
- Prepare your crust: If you’re making a homemade crust, mix flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add ice water until the dough comes together. Fit into a pie pan and pre-bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
- Sauté the onions: Add sliced onions to a skillet with butter over medium heat. Sauté until soft and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in sautéed onions and grated cheddar until combined.
- Fill the crust: Pour the onion and cheese mixture into the pre-baked crust evenly.
- Bake: Return pie to the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, until set and golden on top.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing for better serving.
Notes
Serve this pie warm for the best flavor experience. Pairs well with salads and roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheddar pie, Vidalia onion, Southern comfort food, family recipe, baked pie