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Special Onion and Bacon Pie 🥧
Description: Dive into the realm of comfort food with this luscious onion pie, featuring savory Canadian bacon and a creamy filling bound together with eggs, sour cream, and a touch of sherry. Whether served as a main dish accompanied by a crisp salad or sliced into portions for a side dish alongside a roast and buttered carrots and celery, this versatile pie is sure to delight your taste buds.
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 9 Spanish onions
- 10 tablespoons butter
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- Canadian bacon slices
Instructions:
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Prepare the Onions:
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- Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent and soft. This process may take around 20-25 minutes. Ensure the onions are cooled completely before proceeding.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, dry sherry, chopped parsley, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture slowly until well blended.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Stir the egg and sour cream mixture into the cooled onions until evenly combined.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Brush the bottom of a pie shell with egg white to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Pour the onion filling into the pie shell, spreading it out evenly.
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Add Bacon Topping:
- Arrange Canadian bacon slices evenly over the top of the onion filling, covering the surface of the pie.
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Bake the Pie:
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes at 450°F (230°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the edges of the pastry are lightly browned.
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Serve Hot:
- Once baked to perfection, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve your special onion and bacon pie piping hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 488.9
- Fat: 28.5g
- Saturated Fat: 12.6g
- Cholesterol: 152.1mg
- Sodium: 671.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.1g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Sugar: 8.6g
- Protein: 14.5g
Recipe Notes:
- For a vegetarian twist, you can omit the Canadian bacon and add in additional vegetables like sliced mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Customize the seasonings to your preference by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the filling mixture.
- This pie can be served hot or cold, making it a great option for picnics or potlucks.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat slices in the oven or microwave for a quick and delicious meal.
- Experiment with different types of cheeses, such as grated cheddar or Gruyère, for added flavor and richness.