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Caramelized Onion Quiche
Golden caramelized onions, nutty Gruyere cheese andsavory bacon bits, make this Caramelized Onion Quiche a taste delight. Add it to your next brunch or luncheon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 large onions thinly sliced, or ¾ cup pre-caramelized onions
- 1 Tablespoon butter or oil if not using pre-caramelized onions
- 1 Single Pie Crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère divided (save ¼ cup to sprinkle on top)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ¼ cup bacon bits
Instructions
- To caramelize onions (if not using pre-made onions): In a small frying pan, melt butter or heat oil, then add your thinly sliced onions. Cook on medium, stirring occasionally until onions are a rich golden brown. If the onions are sticking to pan, stir in water a tablespoon at a time and stir in any tasty brown bits. This will take about 30 minutes.
- If using a crust, fit the crust into the pie pan. Use either an 10/11-inch tart pan or a 9-inch deep dish pie pan. Prick crust with a fork, then prebake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees until beginning to brown.
- Blend eggs, half & half, salt and pepper in a large bowl or blender. Stir in cooled caramelized onions and ¾ cup shredded cheese by hand.
- Pour egg mixture into the crust, then sprinkle with bacon bits, thyme, and remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 until knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30-45 minutes.
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Notes
- Omit the bacon bits or used a plant-based substitute for vegetarian.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
474IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.