Delicious French Onion Pie Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious French Onion Pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. This savory pie is packed with caramelized onions and topped with a golden, flaky crust. It's a perfect dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner and will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• One store-bought pie crust
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly against the sides and bottom. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic and cook until soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in the sugar, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Spread the caramelized onion mixture evenly onto the prepared pie crust.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour the mixture over the onions in the pie crust.
7. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
9. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
11. Slice and enjoy!

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