Description
German Onion Pie (Zwiebelkuchen) is a traditional savory pie loaded with caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and creamy custard, all baked into a buttery crust. It’s a cozy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for fall or a hearty brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp caraway seeds (optional, traditional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Add onions to the pan and cook on low until soft and golden, about 15–20 min.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.
- Spread onions and bacon over the crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour custard mix on top.
- Bake 35–40 min until set and golden. Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Pair with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg