Description
Indulge in the flavors of the holiday season with this Cozy Christmas Caramelized Onion Quiche. The sweet caramelized onions paired with Gruyère cheese create a comforting and festive dish perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 large red onions (about 1 pound total)
- 1 recipe pie dough (see pâte brisée recipe)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Slice the red onions thinly and cook them in olive oil until golden and caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar and set aside.
- Prepare Quiche Filling: Roll out the pie dough and fit it into a pie dish. Layer the caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese on the dough.
- Mix Custard: Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the onions and cheese.
- Bake: Bake the quiche until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg