Budget onion pie for a hearty dinner: enough for the whole family

Onions can be used not only for frying and salads. This vegetable can be a great base for a hearty pie for dinner. You will spend a minimum of time making this dish and will be able to feed the whole family.

The idea of making an onion pie for a hearty dinner is published on the page of the cook Yuliia Senych (yuliia.senych) on Instgaram. It's also very budget-friendly.

Ingredients for the dough:

• butter – 100 g
• flour – 200 g
• egg – 1 pc
• ice water – 1 tbsp
• salt – 0.5 tsp

Ingredients for the filling:

• onion – 600 g
• butter – 50 g
• bacon, lard, or ham – 200 g
• eggs – 3 pcs
• sour cream – 300 g
• spices: salt/pepper/nutmeg

Method of preparation:

1. Cut cold butter with flour into crumbs.

2. Add the egg.

3. Add a pinch of salt, pour in ice water, and knead the dough.

4. Wrap the dough in cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

5. For the filling, fry the onion until golden brown in butter.

6. Add the bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. For the filling, mix the eggs with sour cream and spices.

8. Combine the cooled filling with the topping.

9. Roll out the dough into a medium-thick layer.

10. Transfer to a greased baking dish and add the filling.

11. Put in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40 minutes.