- 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sliced sweet onions
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together crushed crackers and 1/3 cup melted butter. Press mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie pan and set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and saute onions until translucent and tender but not brown. Spread into prepared crust.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper. Pour mixture over onions then sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.