German Onion Pie
This German Onion Pie blends the sweetness of onions with a creamy filling and a crispy crust, making it a family favorite. It's a quick and delicious dish that can easily be made using a store-bought pie crust.
Equipment
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pie Dish
Ingredients
Pie Base:
- 1 9 inch pie crust unbaked
Filling:
- 1 lb onions cut into rings
- 1/2 lb bacon cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream fat free
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 395°F.
For Pie Assembly:
- Place the unbaked pie crust into your pie dish and set it aside.
- In a large microwave-safe dish, arrange the onion rings and top them with the cubed bacon.
- Spray the onion and bacon mixture with cooking spray, cover, and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
For Creamy Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, sour cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the cooked onion and bacon mixture with the creamy mixture, stirring well.
- Pour the combined filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden.