German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie) with Bacon and Caraway Seeds

by The Chefin Pie

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

490

Sugar

Fat

28g

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie) is a savory and hearty dish that originated in southwestern Germany. It is traditionally served during fall when the onion harvest is particularly bountiful. This dish is often enjoyed with a glass of Federweißer, a sweet and fruity young wine that pairs well with the savory flavors of the pie. German Zwiebelkuchen showcases onions' versatility as a key ingredient and highlights their delicious flavor when caramelized. The fondness for onion pie has spread even to other countries, including Austria and Switzerland, where it is also a local specialty.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2.	In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy and set it aside once cooked.
3.	In the same skillet, cook onions until caramelized. Add salt and caraway seeds. Set aside and let cool.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix eggs and sour cream.
5.	Add all-purpose flour and mix it until smooth.
6.	Roll out one pastry recipe and place it in a 9 inch pie dish.
7.	Place the bacon on the crust and spread out caramelized onions on top.
8.	Add egg and sour cream mixture on top of the onion layer and smooth out the filling.
9.	Roll out the other pastry recipe and place it on top of the filling. Press the edges and make slits on the top crust.
10.	Bake for 25-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cut and serve.

PROS

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie) is savory and filling.

It has a good balance of flavors with the salty bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and nutty caraway seeds.

It is also easy to make and can feed a crowd.

CONS

This recipe uses a lot of onions which may not be suitable for some people’s palate.
It is also a heavy dish which may not be suitable for those watching their caloric intake or on a diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. They also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may help lower the risk of chronic diseases.

	6 pounds onions , sliced
	4 slices bacon
	1 container sour cream
	4 egg
	2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
	2 recipes pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie