Onion Pie

Title: Onion Pie
Subject: saltine crackers; butter; onions; cheddar cheese; milk; eggs
Description: Onion Pie

Crust-Crush 30 square saltine crackers (1 sleeve) and drizzle 1/2 c. melted
butter over the top

Saute until golden brown-3c thinly sliced onions in 1/4 c butter-put on top of
crackers in a shallow pan

Sprinkle 1/2 pound (2 cup package) grated sharp cheddar cheese on top of
the onions

When time to put in oven add 1 1/2 c. scalded milk to 3 beaten eggs
Pour mixture over the top of the cheese

Bake 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until the edges are golden brown and
the middle puffs up a little

Makes 8x8 pan

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# Onion Pie

## Ingredients

- 30 square saltine crackers (1 sleeve), crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (for crust)
- 3 cups onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup butter (for sautéing onions)
- 1/2 pound (2 cup package) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups scalded milk
- 3 eggs, beaten

## Instructions

1. Crush 30 square saltine crackers and drizzle 1/2 cup melted butter over the top to form the crust.
2. Sauté thinly sliced onions in 1/4 cup butter until golden brown.
3. Place onions on top of crackers in a shallow 8x8 pan.
4. Sprinkle 1/2 pound grated sharp cheddar cheese on top of the onions.
5. When ready to bake, add 1 1/2 cups scalded milk to 3 beaten eggs and mix together.
6. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the top of the cheese.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 45–50 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the middle puffs up a little.
Source: VTG Oak Wooden Recipe Box Dovetail Hinged Lid W/Handwritten Recipe Cards (eBay)
Date: 1950s
Rights: Personal/Family
Format: Handwritten recipe card
Identifier: RCA0001-20260508-0021
Coverage: Kansas, US