GERMAN ZWIEBELKUCHEN (ONION PIE)

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Zwiebelkuchen is an onion pie from Swabia, in south-central Germany. It is a special time of year, in the fall, when the mom & pop winemakers will open a BasinWirtschaft in their barn or garage. This recipe is from All Recipes.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 lbs onions, sliced
4 slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
4 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
2 recipes 9" pastry pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Line a jelly-roll pan or large pizza pan with prepared dough, making sure dough extends up sides of pan.
  • Saute onion in a until translucent and pour cooked onion into a large mixing bowl.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • Drain, chop and add to onion; mix well.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • Beat eggs enough to break up yolks, then mix in to pie mixture.
  • Add flour to thicken mixture (onions will create a lot of water), then add salt. Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle top with caraway seed.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until onions start to turn golden brown on top.

BD SHUVO VAI
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I'm not a big fan of onions, but I loved this recipe. The caramelized onions are so sweet and flavorful.


Jennifer Norbert
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdull Kareem
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Moreen Musumenta
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The onion filling is packed with flavor and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Shazil 931
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I made this recipe for my German friends and they loved it! They said it was the best Zwiebelkuchen they've ever had.


Ssugar Dominguez
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pie is absolutely delicious and it's perfect for a special occasion.


Israel McKenzie
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I've tried many Zwiebelkuchen recipes, and this one is by far the best. The crust is perfect and the filling is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


ILYANAH Bevins
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This is a great recipe for a fall or winter meal. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are perfect for the season.


Abera Gebretsadik
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The caramelized onions in this recipe are to die for! I could eat them all day long. The pie itself is also very good, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Autumn Birthday
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Elizabeth Marriott
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This was my first time making Zwiebelkuchen, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Parwiz Ahmad
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The onion filling is so flavorful and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend it!


JahidIslam jahid
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This German Zwiebelkuchen recipe is a keeper! The flavors of the caramelized onions, bacon, and cheese are perfect together. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it turned out great. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it