German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)

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Zwiebelkuchen is a delicious onion pie from south-central Germany. Fall is a very special time of year here, as local winemakers will open a BasinWirtschaft in their barn or garage. They serve new wine, fresh zwiebelkuchen, and perhaps some wurst, for a minimal fee!

Submitted by Bill Whitford
Updated on August 20, 2024
close up view a German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie) on a glass platter
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (15x10-inch) pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 6 pounds onions, sliced

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon caraway seed

  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a double crust pie

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch pan or large pizza pan with prepared dough, making sure dough extends up sides of pan.

  2. Sauté onion in a skillet until translucent and pour cooked onion into a large mixing bowl. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, chop and add to onion; mix well.

  3. Stir in sour cream. Beat eggs enough to break up yolks, then mix in to pie mixture. Add flour to thicken mixture (onions will create a lot of water), then add salt. Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with caraway seed.

  4. Bake in preheated oven until onions start to turn golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441 Calories
26g Fat
43g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 415mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 540mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.