Description
A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring 8 layers of crisp phyllo pastry dough brushed with melted ghee and filled with slow-caramelized sweet onions shredded cheese and a smooth egg custard made with heavy cream and crème fraîche.
Ingredients
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8 sheets phyllo dough.
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1 large yellow onion.
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6 large whole eggs.
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3/4 cup whole milk.
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1/2 cup heavy cream.
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1/2 cup crème fraîche.
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4.5 oz shredded cheese.
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1/4 cup melted ghee.
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1 tbsp unsalted butter.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
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3/4 tsp kosher salt.
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1/4 tsp black pepper.
Instructions
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Sauté the chopped sweet yellow onions inside a skillet with butter and olive oil over medium-low heat for 50 minutes until golden.
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Brush a deep-dish pie pan with melted ghee then layer the 8 sheets of phyllo dough inside one by one while brushing each with fat.
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Blind-bake the pastry shell with pie weights inside an oven preheated to 375°F for 10 minutes then crisp for 3 minutes without weights.
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Whisk the large whole eggs whole milk heavy cream cultured crème fraîche salt black pepper and ground nutmeg inside a basin until smooth.
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Layer the caramelized alliums and shredded cheese across the pastry floor pour the egg custard over the top face and bake at 350°F for 55 minutes.
Notes
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Allowing the completed quiche to cool completely for 2 entire hours before slicing is the secret to a professional-grade firm wedge for this Cheese & Caramelized Onion Quiche.
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Protein-heavy fresh eggs provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This baked holiday tart dish is naturally pork-free and wine-free for elegant morning terrace luncheons.
- Prep Time: ~ 30 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 2 hrs.
- Category: Dinner, Main Course.
- Method: Oven Baking.
- Cuisine: Classical French Bistro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 large sliced wedge section.
- Calories: ~ 310 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 380 mg.
- Fat: ~ 24 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 12 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 12 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 14 g.
- Fiber: ~ 1 g.
- Protein: ~ 10 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 185 mg.
Keywords: Cheese & Caramelized Onion Quiche, Flaky Phyllo Egg Tarts, Stunning Salad Recipes, Creamy Onion Custards, Baked Savory Casseroles, New York Recipe.