TARTE A L'OIGNON (FRENCH ONION PIE)

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This is a traditional French-Canadian recipe. The bacon and caramelized onions produce a creamy sauce that bakes nicely in the pie shell. It makes a simple but lovely side dish, or you can serve it for a light lunch with a tossed salad or bread.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slice bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 medium sweet onions (such as vidalia), thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp brown sugar (optional)
1/2 c milk
1/2 c heavy cream
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • 2. Place the bacon pieces into a skillet, and cook over medium heat until browned. Transfer bacon to paper towel to absorb excess fat.
  • 3. Leave 4 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet, discard remaining bacon fat. Place the onions into the same skillet with the bacon fat, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and brown sugar (if using). Combine the milk and cream in a bowl. Sprinkle the flour over the onions, and stir to blend. Stir in the milk mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat, stir in the bacon, and set aside to cool 10 minutes.
  • 4. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light colored and frothy. Stir a spoonful of the onion mixture into the eggs. Add another spoonful of the onion mixture, and continue stirring. Repeat, until all the onions have been stirred into the eggs and are thoroughly blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • 5. Bake in preheated oven until the crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool 5 minutes before serving.

Amanda Panzo
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This pie is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Jani Muneer
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.


binod yadav
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This pie is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Shahin Raj
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I love that this recipe uses a store-bought pie crust. It saves time and the pie still turns out great.


Rafiullah hamdrd
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This pie is so cheesy and flavorful. I couldn't stop eating it!


Ghafar Khan
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I've never made a French onion pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The pie turned out perfectly!


7T5
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this pie again.


Umair Rana
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Amir Hussain Shah
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This pie was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the caramelized onions, cheese, and herbs were perfect together.


Naysha Singhaniya
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I love the combination of caramelized onions and cheese in this pie. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Syed Arshad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, but I think it would be even better with a homemade crust.


Robot King
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for brunch, lunch, or dinner.


Michelle Essenburg
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This French onion pie was a hit with my family! The caramelized onions were so flavorful and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. The crust was also nice and flaky.