Onion and Cheese Pie

Health score
4%
Onion and Cheese Pie
60 min.
6
356kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Onion and Cheese Pie! This savory dish is perfect for any meal of the day, whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a comforting dinner, or a satisfying main course. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this pie is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Imagine the aroma of caramelized onions wafting through your kitchen as they sauté to a golden brown, mingling beautifully with the sharpness of Cheddar cheese. The combination of finely crushed saltine crackers creates a perfectly crispy crust that holds all the deliciousness together. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crunchy crust to the creamy filling.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also quick, taking just about 60 minutes from start to finish. With only a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a dish that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. Plus, with a caloric count of 356 kcal per serving, it strikes a balance between indulgence and moderation.

Whether you choose to garnish it with fresh chopped tomatoes and green onions or enjoy it as is, this Onion and Cheese Pie is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will warm hearts and satisfy appetites!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups saltines crushed finely (36 squares)
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cups onion chopped
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  •  eggs 
  • serving tomatoes seeded sliced chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter; press evenly in bottom and up side of pie plate.
  2. In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown.
  3. Spread onions in crust.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese.
  5. In medium bowl, beat milk, salt, pepper and eggs with fork or wire whisk until blended; pour over cheese.
  6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Garnish with tomato and onion.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories356kcal
Protein14.34%
Fat64.73%
Carbs20.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.67
Glycemic Load
2.02
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.86130436607%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.67mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
10.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:355.62kcal
17.78%
Fat:25.72g
39.57%
Saturated Fat:9.51g
59.45%
Carbohydrates:18.71g
6.24%
Net Carbohydrates:17.37g
6.32%
Sugar:4.59g
5.1%
Cholesterol:115.07mg
38.36%
Sodium:698.49mg
30.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.82g
25.63%
Calcium:282.56mg
28.26%
Phosphorus:248.24mg
24.82%
Selenium:17.32µg
24.75%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.91%
Vitamin A:976.73IU
19.53%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.39%
Folate:46.14µg
11.53%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.23%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.22%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.65%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8%
Iron:1.37mg
7.58%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.55%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.21%
Vitamin D:1.06µg
7.05%
Potassium:220.64mg
6.3%
Magnesium:24.45mg
6.11%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.4%
Fiber:1.34g
5.35%
Vitamin C:4.01mg
4.87%
Vitamin K:4.94µg
4.7%
Copper:0.07mg
3.4%