Pastry for 9-inch one-crust pie
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can (2 c.) French fried onions, divided
4 eggs
2 c. milk
6 oz. (1 1/2 c.) shredded sharp process American cheese, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of cayenne

Bake crust in 450 degree oven for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.

While pastry is still warm, fill bottom with 1 1/2 cups French fried onions. Reserve remaining 1/2 cup for garnish. Beat eggs slightly, blend in milk, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, salt and cayenne. Pour over onions in pastry shell. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over pie. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle reserved onions around edge of pie. Bake 5-10 minutes more or until knife inserted just off center comes out clean. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings. May also add 1 inch pieces of fresh crab or lobster with the onions.