Caramelized Vidalia Onion Pie

Vidalia Onion Pie with Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Pie

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Pie with Swiss and Gruyère cheeses and a buttery Ritz cracker crust. The ultimate Southern comfort food perfect for brunch or dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings slices

Calories 398kcal

Author Courtney Whitmore

Ingredients

Crust

2 ½ cups Ritz crackers finely crushed (about 2 sleeves)
1/2 cup melted butter

Filling

2 tbsp butter
3 Vidalia onions thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
2 eggs
2 tbsp mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk or half & half
1 1/4 cups Gruyère or Swiss cheese shredded (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
½ tsp salt adjust to taste
¼ tsp pepper
dash of hot sauce optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, mix Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized (25–30 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and dash of hot sauce (if using). Stir in 1 cup shredded Swiss/Gruyère cheese blend into the custard mixture (reserving 1/4 cup).
Spread caramelized onions on top of pre-baked Ritz cracker crust. Pour filling over the caramelized onions evenly. Sprinkle the top with the extra 1/4 cup of cheese.
Return to oven and bake 35–40 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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