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How to Make Cheesy Caramelized Onion Hand Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hand pies are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a warm, flaky pastry filled with savory goodness. One of the best combinations for a hand pie filling is the combination of sweet, caramelized onions and gooey, melted cheese. This recipe for Cheesy Caramelized Onion Hand Pies is the perfect way to enjoy that flavor combination in a portable, handheld form.

The key to making these hand pies irresistible is the caramelized onions. Cooking the onions low and slow allows them to devel...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ (8 ounce) package white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ⅔ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 hand pies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms; saute until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over low heat. Stir in sliced onions. Cook onions, uncovered, until liquid evaporates and onions turn golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir occasionally so onions don't burn.
  • Return mushrooms to the skillet. Stir in bacon, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Roll out pie crusts on a flat, lightly floured surface. Cut each crust into three 5-inch rounds. Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl; brush lightly around the edge of each round.
  • Divide the onion mixture evenly among the 6 rounds, placing it in the center. Top each with Gruyere cheese. Bring the sides of the dough to meet in the middle, forming a semi-circle shape. Press to seal and crimp the edges with a fork.
  • Cut 2 small slits into each hand pie for steam to escape. Brush the top of the pies with the remaining egg wash if desired. Transfer pies to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet and serve hot out of the oven or at room temperature.

    • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 180mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg

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