Leek And Onion Quiche Recipe

Name: Leek And Onion Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons shortening; 4 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon dried whole tarragon; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruye@Sre cheese, divided; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons shortening
4 tablespoons cold water
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried whole tarragon
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruye@Sre cheese, divided
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1
Combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cut in butter and shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle water (1 tablespoon at a time) over surface, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; chill 1 hour.
2
Roll pastry to a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Line a 10-inch quiche dish with pastry; trim excess pastry around edges. Chill 30 minutes. Line dish with aluminum foil; add pie weights. Spread pie weights over bottom and up sides of foil-lined pastry. Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and pie weights. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
3
Saute onion, leeks, and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese in baked pastry shell. Spoon onion mixture over cheese. Combine eggs and remaining ingredients; stir with a wire whisk. Pour over onion mixture in pastry shell. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or just until set. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons shortening, and more.

Yes, Leek And 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.

Leek And Onion Quiche

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