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Sweet Vidalia Onion Pie

"This eggy, cheesy pie is a great seasonal side dish in place of potatoes, rice, pasta, etcetera."

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced sweet onions
2 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions :

Prep : 15M	Cook : 8M	Ready in : 45M

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix together crushed crackers and 1/3 cup melted butter. Press mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie pan and set aside.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and saute onions until translucent and tender but not brown. Spread into prepared crust.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper. Pour mixture over onions then sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.