Onion Quiche Or Gratin (Adapted From Julia Child) Recipe

Name: Onion Quiche Or Gratin (Adapted From Julia Child)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups onions, minced (2 pounds); 4 tablespoons butter (or try using less); 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 2 eggs or 3 egg yolks; 2/3 cup milk, cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese or 1/2 cup gruyere cheese; 1 (8 inch) pastry shells (optional see note below)

Servings: persons

7 cups onions, minced (2 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter (or try using less)
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs or 3 egg yolks
2/3 cup milk, cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese or 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
1 (8 inch) pastry shells (optional see note below)

1
Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cook onions in butter over very low heat til tender and golden, stirring occasionally (about 1 hour). Remove from heat and let cool somewhat.
3
Add flour; cook over low heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
4
In a bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat til well blended.
5
Gradually add onions and half cheese. Check seasoning.
6
Pour into pastry shell or baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
7
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.
8
NOTE: To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.

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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: 7 cups onions, minced (2 pounds), 4 tablespoons butter (or try using less), 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 2 eggs or 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Onion Quiche Or Gratin (Adapted From Julia Child) 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.

Onion Quiche Or Gratin (Adapted From Julia Child)

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