Carmelized Red Onion Quiche Recipe

Name: Carmelized Red Onion Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 store-bought pie shell; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 to 2 red onions; 1/2 c fresh spinach; balsamic vinegar; 1/2 c grated Moliterno cheese (or Pecorino); 8 (1 tsp) dollops goat cheese; 4 to 5 eggs; 3/4 cup milk; dash nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Let frozen pie crust come to room temperature and press into quiche pan.
2
Thinly slice red onion.
3
Wash spinach and coarsely chop.
4
Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion and stir occasionally for 20-30 minutes until browned and carmelized. Add spinach during last 3 minutes and stir until wilted.
5
Stir in a dash of balsamic vinegar.
6
Grate Moliterno cheese. Spread half on bottom of pie crust. Then spoon onion mixture over. Dollop with goat cheese.
7
In a bowl, whish together eggs and milk. Add dash of nutmeg. Pour over onion mixture.
8
Top with remaining grated cheese.
9
Bake in 350 degree oven, 30 to 35 minutes until set.

1135

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 store-bought pie shell, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 to 2 red onions, 1/2 c fresh spinach, and more.

Yes, Carmelized Red Onion Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carmelized Red Onion Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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