5 from 27 votes
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart
The Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart combines slow-cooked sweet onions, crisp bacon, and creamy provolone in a flaky pie crust. The filling is custard-like, thanks to heavy cream and eggs, which mingle with the savory toppings. This tart offers a rich texture with golden caramelized edges, ideal as an appetizer or a satisfying snack. Baking the crust partially before filling ensures a crisp base that holds the creamy, savory mixture without sogginess.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
536 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
French, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 6 ounces Bacon sliced into ¼ inch thick julienne
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg
- ½ cup provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons provolone cheese
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 pie crust ( pillsbury) part prebake in baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter melts. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent and golden, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roll out the pie crust and press it in a baking dish that is about 1 ¼” inches deep and 9” in diameter. Prick the dough slightly with a kitchen fork. Place aluminum foil of a piece of parchment paper over and fill it with pie weights, rice, or dry beans. Bake it for 12 minutes. Remove weights and paper and set them aside.
- In a small skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
- Whisk together in a large bowl, the heavy cream, eggs, season with salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved bacon, the caramelized onions, and ½ cup provolone cheese into the egg mixture. Mix well and pour it evenly into the pie crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecorino cheese over the top. Cover the edges with a pie shield or aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Bake in the warm oven for 40 minutes, the top of the tart turns into a golden color, and the blade of a knife comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool off on a wire rack.Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
536kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
470mg
(20%)
Potassium
305mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
857IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 857IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.