French Onion Pie Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 c. shortening
- 3-4 T cool water
- 1 (3 ounce) can French fried onion rings
- 2 c. lowfat milk
- 2 c. shredded American cheese
- 4 beaten large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne
Directions
- For Pastry: Stir the flour and salt together. Cut in shortening till pcs are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tbsp water over part of the mix; toss gently with fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form into a ball. Flatten dough with hands on floured surface, roll 1/8" thick and place in a 9" pie pan. Trim edges, fold under and flute all around. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 5 min. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Cool slightly.For Pie: Fill bottom of pastry with 1 1/4 cups of the onion rings; reserve remaining for garnish. Meanwhile, in saucepan, put together lowfat milk and cheese. Cook and stir till cheese is melted. Gradually stir into the large eggs. Add in 1/2 tsp salt and cayenne. Place pastry on oven shelf; pour in egg mix. Bake in 325 degree oven for 25 min. Sprinkle reserved onion rings around edge of pie. Bake for 5 - 10 min more till knife comes out clean when inserted just off-center. Let the pie stand at room temperature 10 min before serving. Cut into wedges. Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 155g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 323 | |
| Calories from Fat 187 | 58% |
| Total Fat 21.15g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 9.13g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 2.85g | |
| Cholesterol 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium 186mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 18.95g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 3.8g | 3% |
| Protein 14.3g | 23% |
