Parmesan Onion Pie Recipe

Name: Parmesan Onion Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb. white onions, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp. butter; 2 lb. yellow onions, sliced; 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. white onions, cut into wedges
2 tbsp. butter
2 lb. yellow onions, sliced
2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 lb. white onions, cut into wedges, 2 tbsp. butter, 2 lb. yellow onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Onion Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Parmesan Onion Pie

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