Onion-Cheese Pie with Bacon – Swiss Tradition

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Onion-Cheese Pie with Bacon – Swiss Tradition
"If there is one thing, that makes us homesick for Switzerland, it is traditional food with Swiss cheese."
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 45mins
Serves or Makes: 6

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ingredients

  • 1 rolled out Puff Pastry 22 cm round
  • 350 g Mix of Cheese for Fondue or salty Cheese Pie (Appenzeller, Gruyere, Vacherin)
  • 150 g sharp Leister or Cheddar
  • 150 g Bacon Bits
  • 2 sliced Onion
  • Paprika
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • Nutmeg
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 bunch Parsley

Method

  • Step 1

    Grease the pie dish and layer the puff pastry into it, by also pulling up the sides. Pinch the bottom with a fork and keep in the fridge until the cheese filling is done.

  • Step 2

    Fry the bacon bits in a wide pan and add the onion slices. Sprinkle with the sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Let cook on small flame until the onion are soft, set aside to cool.

  • Step 3

    Mix the grated cheese and add the grated Leister or Cheddar. Add nutmeg, chili flakes and the eggs and mix well.

  • Step 4

    Add the cooled onion and bacon. Pour this onto the pastry and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

  • Step 5

    Bake in the oven at 200 C for 35-45 minutes. You can serve the pie cold or warm, but fresh from the oven is best!

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