Onion Tart

  Appetizers

Onion lovers are sure to be asking for second helpings of this appetizing tart - it uses two kinds of onions! Parmesan and feta cheese, nutmeg and hot pepper sauce enhance the flavor nicely. With its quiche-like filling, the dish is ideal for a brunch or buffet.

Onion Tart

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. In a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender; cool. In a food processor, combine the eggs, feta cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and hot pepper sauce; cover and process until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk; process until blended.
  • 3. Brush the inside of crust with mustard. Sprinkle the green onions, chives and sauteed onions over crust. Carefully pour egg mixture over onions. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • 4. Bake at 375° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 361 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

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