Savory Onion Pie (Printable Version)

This tasty onion pie is packed with tender caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, fresh herbs, and sits in a golden, flaky crust. A French-style treat for any meal.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 tablespoon sugar.
02 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
03 - 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced (1 ½ sticks).
04 - ½ cup ice water.
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced.
06 - 1 ¼ lbs sweet onions (about 3 medium onions).
07 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced.
09 - 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, minced.
10 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
11 - 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded (4 oz).
12 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a big bowl or food processor, throw in the salt, sugar, and flour, and stir or pulse it all together.
02 - Add the small butter chunks and mix until it looks crumbly, kind of like sand.
03 - Slowly pour in the ice water while stirring or mixing until it all sticks together as dough.
04 - Wrap the dough up in some plastic wrap and toss it in the fridge for at least half an hour. You can freeze it, too, if you're prepping for later.
05 - Trim, cut in half, and slice the onions super thin into half-circle shapes. Try to keep these pieces intact.
06 - Flatten the dough into a rectangle about 10 x 14 inches. Put it on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Lay the onion slices on top diagonally, slightly overlapping them.
07 - Scatter the shredded Gruyère all over the pastry, making sure it goes to the edges. Then add the thyme and chives on top.
08 - Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the onions with the heavy cream.
09 - Place small dots of butter across the surface of the onions.
10 - Give it a good sprinkle of kosher salt over the top.
11 - Pop it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 40 minutes. Take it out once it's golden and the onions are tender.
12 - If the crust is browning faster than you'd like, cover the edges with foil while it bakes.
13 - Let it cool just a bit before slicing it into strips, squares, or wedges. It's great warm or at room temp.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a richer flavor, cook the onions until they caramelize before putting them on the dough.
02 - This dish is a great match with a simple green salad on the side.

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