Parmesan Onion Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion wedges and cook, stirring gently to keep wedges intact, until lightly browned - about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer onion wedges to bowl.
4. 4
   Add butter and onion slices to skillet.
5. 5
   Saute 5 minutes or just until wilted.
6. 6
   Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook onions 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, heat oven to 400F.
9. 9
   Line pie crust with a sheet of aluminum foil and fill with uncooked dried beans or pie weights.
10. 10
    Bake crust 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove foil and weights; bake crust 5 minutes longer.
12. 12
    While crust is baking, stir flour into cooked onion slices until well mixed.
13. 13
    Stir in water and cook onion mixture until thickened.
14. 14
    Remove from heat.
15. 15
    Spoon onion mixture into partially baked pie crust.
16. 16
    Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan.
17. 17
    Top with onion wedges and remaining Parmesan cheese.
18. 18
    Bake onion pie 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and onions are browned on top.
19. 19
    Cut into wedges and serve immediately.