French Onion Soup Pie

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I came up with this idea on a whim a couple of months ago, and hubby liked it so much that this is now the only way he wants to eat French onion soup ever again.

My last (and first) round was a little liquid-y for his tastes but without the broth the flavor wasn't right.

Problem solved. Pies perfected.

French Onion Soup Pie
Seriously delicious - makes 6-8 mini pies.

Ingredients:

• pie crust (I use the savoury crust from The Unofficial Sherlock Holmes Cookbook) in mini meat pie tins


• 4 medium onions, peeled and sliced thin


• 4 tbs butter


• 1 tbs all-purpose flour


• salt and pepper (to taste)


• 1/4 tsp granulated sugar


• 2 beef bouillon cubes


• 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth


• 1 tbs apple juice


• Swiss cheese (to top)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.


2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat; add onions, salt, pepper, and bouillon cubes. Be sparing with the salt, those cubes have a bit.


3. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions have turned soft and golden.


4. Stir in the flour and allow to cook briefly.


5. Slowly add in the beef broth and apple juice.


6. Bring to a simmer and spoon or ladle into the pie crusts.


7. Top your pies with Swiss cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes. Your crust should be firm, the cheese golden and bubbly.


8. Eat and enjoy! ♥