Ask BK:
And other Angelenos who might remember:
Café Swiss - 450 N. Rodeo, according to a matchbook I saw online. Who ate there, and did you have the Hot Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie?
In the late 70s when I was working a few blocks over at Litton Industries headquarters, coworkers introduced me to the restaurant and to this dish, which I thought was to die for. We went there to have it for lunch on any number of occasions. Something recently made me think of it, and I've been looking online for recipes that look and sound as close to what I remember as possible. It's probably pretty simple to make, but it's got to be "right".
DR Chas, voila!
Let me know what time to arrive for a sample.😊
Cafe Swiss Cheese and Onion Pie
2 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
3 eggs beaten
8 oz. half and half
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 box of chopped white onionsj
3 tablespoons butter
1 deep dish pie crust
Heat oven to 375.
Spread 3 T. butter in crust.
Beat eggs. Add half and half and salt.
Saute onions in remaining 3 T. butter for 10 minutes.
Place all of onions in crust.
Top with cheese.
Pour egg mixture over.
Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
