Cheese and Onion Quiche

"We have this on sunday mornings with back bacon and fruit on the side."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • PASTRY CRUST:

  • Sift the all purpose flour into a mixing bowl.
  • Combine with the corn oil, butter and a dash of salt.
  • Mix well until the texture resembles bread crumbs.
  • Add the cold water, and mix well to form a dough.
  • Knead lightly and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • FILLING:

  • Chop the onions into cubes.
  • In a frying pan, saute the onions in butter.
  • Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well.
  • Add the cream and grated gruyere cheese and mix well.
  • QUICHE:

  • Roll out the pastry dough in an 8-inch round baking dish.
  • Spread the fried onions on the bottom of the pastry crust.
  • Pour in the egg and cheese mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for approximately half an hour, until the filling has set.
  • Temperature of oven should be set at 400 degrees.
  • Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

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Reviews

  1. Well, this was quite tasty. We had it for supper with sliced garden-fresh tomatoes and it was perfect for those times when one wants to eat "light." Next time, I think I will throw in a few green onions.
     
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