Parmesan Onion Pie
- 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
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion wedges and cook, stirring gently to keep wedges intact, until lightly browned - about 5 minutes.
- Transfer onion wedges to bowl.
- Add butter and onion slices to skillet.
- Saute 5 minutes or just until wilted.
- Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook onions 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 400F.
- Line pie crust with a sheet of aluminum foil and fill with uncooked dried beans or pie weights.
- Bake crust 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and weights; bake crust 5 minutes longer.
- While crust is baking, stir flour into cooked onion slices until well mixed.
- Stir in water and cook onion mixture until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon onion mixture into partially baked pie crust.
- Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan.
- Top with onion wedges and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake onion pie 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and onions are browned on top.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
olive oil, white onions, butter, yellow onions, thyme, salt, ground black pepper, crust, allpurpose flour, water, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/16134 (may not work)