Onion Quiche with French Fried Onions Recipe 🧅🥧
Overview:
This savory Onion Quiche with French Fried Onions is a delightful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch/snack. With a flaky pastry crust, creamy egg and milk filling, Swiss cheese, and flavorful onions, it’s bound to impress your taste buds with its comforting flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 461.7
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Category: Savory Pies
- Keywords: Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Cheese, Vegetable, Potluck, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup French fried onions, divided
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2 | Thaw Pastry Shell: Allow the pastry shell to thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature. Do not prick the shell. |
| 3 | Bake Pastry Shell: Place the pastry shell on a baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes until lightly golden. |
| 4 | Reduce Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). |
| 5 | Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese and 1 1/3 cups of French fried onions evenly into the partially baked pastry shell. |
| 6 | Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined but not frothy. |
| 7 | Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and onions in the pastry shell. |
| 8 | Sprinkle Paprika: Sprinkle the top of the quiche with paprika for added flavor and color. |
| 9 | Bake Quiche: Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. |
| 10 | Rest: Allow the quiche to stand for 10 minutes to set before serving. |
| 11 | Serve: Top the quiche with the remaining French fried onions just before serving for added crunch and flavor. Enjoy your delicious Onion Quiche with French Fried Onions! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 461.7
- Total Fat: 29.2g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 189.6mg
- Sodium: 355.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Protein: 21.1g
Tips:
- For added flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or ham to the quiche filling.
- You can customize this quiche by using different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or cheddar.
- Ensure the pastry shell is properly sealed to prevent any leakage during baking.
- Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing to ensure clean, neat servings.
- This quiche can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.
Enjoy this delicious Onion Quiche with French Fried Onions as a satisfying meal or delightful snack, perfect for sharing with friends and family! 🍽️🥂
