German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)
  • PREP TIME
    1 hrs
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    198

Experience the heartwarming flavors of south-central Germany with this classic onion pie. Our Zwiebelkuchen captures the essence of autumn festivals, bringing the taste of rustic wine taverns right to your kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    93 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    415 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Line a 15x10-inch pan or a large pizza pan with the prepared pie crust, ensuring the dough extends up the sides of the pan. Gently crimp the edges. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced onions until they are translucent and softened. This will take approximately 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View While the onions are sautéing, cook the diced bacon in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. (10 minutes) Drain the bacon on paper towels, then chop it into smaller pieces. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onions and cooked bacon. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, flour, and salt until smooth. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the sour cream mixture over the onion and bacon mixture. Stir well to combine. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the onion mixture into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle the top evenly with caraway seeds. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the onion filling is set and starting to turn golden brown on top. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, you can cover the edges with foil. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving. (15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using smoked bacon.
If you prefer a sweeter Zwiebelkuchen, add a pinch of sugar to the onion mixture.
Feel free to experiment with different types of onions, such as yellow, white, or red, to create a unique flavor profile.
This pie is best served warm or at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with a glass of new wine or a hearty German beer.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 66 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Arthur Deckow

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The Zwiebelkuchen turned out perfectly!

  • Kayleigh Pfeffer

    My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Marilyne Klein

    I added a little Gruyère cheese to the filling, and it was amazing!

  • Marcelina Kuvalis

    The caraway seeds make all the difference!

  • Orin Weber

    This recipe is fantastic! It brought back so many memories of my Oma's cooking.

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