Onion Pie

Name: Onion Pie
Ingredients: 8 Tbsp. butter (divided use); 5 c. thinly sliced onions; 1 1/2 c. crushed Ritz crackers; 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. chicken broth; 2 large egg yolks; 1 c. sour cream; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tsp. paprika

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 Tbsp. butter (divided use)
5 c. thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 c. crushed Ritz crackers
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 large egg yolks
1 c. sour cream
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. paprika

Directions

1

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add onions and saute until soft (20 minutes).
2

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter and toss with crackers.
3

Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Stir flour into sauteed onions; cook 1 minute.
4

Stir in chicken broth and cook until thickened and creamy (2 minutes).
5

Remove from heat. Whisk together egg yolks and sour cream.
6

Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add to onions and mix.
7

Pour onion mixture into pie plate. Top with cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
8

Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.