ONION POTATO PIE

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I found the basic potato pie recipe in a cookbook and added the sweet onions, for which our area is famous. I've used this recipe for brunches and as a side dish for a main meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

8 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup diced sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

Gently squeeze potatoes to remove excess water. Melt 5 tablespoons butter; add to potatoes along with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press in bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are browned. Cool to room temperature. , In a saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and red pepper in remaining butter until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Spoon into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Combine the eggs, milk and remaining salt; pour over onion mixture. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.