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Cheese and Onion Quiche | Crust or Crustless Option

Delicious caramelized onion quiche with sharp cheddar cheese seasoned with thyme. Enjoy this vegetarian pie for brunch, lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • pie crust
  • 3 onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Prepare crust in a 10" tart pan and bake. If preparing crustless, generously grease a glass pie pan and set aside. 
  2. In a large skillet add butter and oil and heat on medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden brown (this make take 15-20 minutes).  
  3. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt & pepper, thyme and nutmeg. 
  4. Add half of the onion to the prepared crust or pie plate. Top with half of the cheese and repeat. Top with egg/cream mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until the quiche is golden and the filling is just set.  
  5. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing. 

Notes

  • If the onion gets too try and they still need to be cooked, then add a little water to deglaze the pan and add more moisture. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 298kcal (15%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Trans Fat 1g Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 298kcal 15%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.