Caramelized Onion Pesto Pie Recipes

CHEESY CARAMELIZED ONION HAND PIES

Steps:

• 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.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Steam potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water until they are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix ground beef in a bowl with allspice, salt and pepper to taste.
• Brown seasoned ground beef in a large skillet until it is almost cooked through, but still somewhat pink.
• Transfer to a medium-size bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Add the onions to the fat in the skillet, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until they are a deep golden to dark brown, about 10 minutes.
• The onions should get quite dark brown and caramelized. (Don't cook at too high of a heat, or they will burn).
• Add the water and stir, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet.
• Add onions and the cooking liquid to the ground beef and stir until combined. Season to taste and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Mash the potatoes until they are completely smooth, adding the milk and cream as you mash them.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The potatoes will be quite soft)
• Add corn to the meat mixture.
• Press mixture into a 9-inch glass pie plate or 8x8-inch glass baking pan.
• Spoon or pipe potatoes evenly over the mixture, making sure you completely and evenly cover the meat (don't pile in center).
• Bake until it is hot through, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven while you heat broiler.
• Broil about 2 inches from the heat until potatoes are golden brown on top, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

NUTTY KALE PESTO PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Pulse hazelnuts in food processor until finely ground. Add kale, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until smooth and creamy, adding oil if pesto seems dry., In a large stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add garlic and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion caramelizes, about 5 minutes more., Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. In a large serving bowl, combine kale pesto, onion mixture, linguine, chopped tomato and remaining salt. Toss until well coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

CARAMELIZED ONION PESTO PIE

Steps:

• Cook the sliced onion in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft.
• Add the sugar and salt and continue cooking and stirring until onions are golden and caramelized, about 35 minutes.
• Spread mustard on the crust of your choice.
• Spread pesto over the mustard.
• Spoon the onions into the crust and smooth to make an even layer.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until crust is light brown and cooked.
• Time and temperature might vary depending on what type of crust you choose.