Authentic German Onion Pie (Zwiebelkuchen)
The perfect dish for the cooler weather of fall, we love making this authentic German onion pie, also called Zwiebelkuchen.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Cost: $17
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds onions
- 4-5 slices bacon
- 4-5 whole eggs
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 TBSP AP flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 1 whole pie crust or pizza dough (see notes)
Instructions
- Coarsly dice the bacon slices. Set aside.
- Peel and finely slice the onions.
- Preheat a large heavy skillet and saute the bacon until crisp.
- Gradually, add all of the sliced onions. Stir well. Cook covered until the onions are translucent and soft but not brown. When finished, let them cool doen slightly.
- To a medium bowl, add the eggs, sour cream, mustard, flour, caraway seeds, salt, and some fresh ground pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Add the onions to this egg-sour cream mixture.
- Press the crust or pizza dough into a lightly greased, rectangular baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Pour the onion mixture over the crust and spread out evenly.
- Bake at 375˚F for 40-55 mins or until set and golden-brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Here is a basic pizza dough recipe: 1 tsp active dry yeast,1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 2 ½ cups bread flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt. Mix the ingredients together and knead for 5 mins. Let rise for one hour or place in refrigerator over night.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal
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