Potato-Crusted Onion Tart Recipe

Name: Potato-Crusted Onion Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs russet potatoes; ¼ cup grated parmigiano; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 onions, peeled and sliced thin; kosher salt; ground black pepper; 1 ½ cups half-and-half; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks; ½ cup grated gruyere; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs russet potatoes
¼ cup grated parmigiano
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 onions, peeled and sliced thin
kosher salt
ground black pepper
1 ½ cups half-and-half
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
½ cup grated gruyere
1 pinch cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 450F Generously butter a pie dish.
2
Peel the potatoes and grate them (on a box grater or in a food processor).
3
Toss the potato shreds with the Parmigiano, flour, salt, and pepper.
4
Press the mixture into the buttered dish, pressing firmly and pressing the crust up the sides as well.
5
Bake 30 minutes, until the potatoes have firmed and dried.
6
When removing the dish from the oven, turn the heat down to 375F.
7
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy skillet.
8
Add the onions and cook slowly 20-30 minutes until golden brown and very soft.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste, tasting to be sure they are delicious alone.
10
Cool to nearly room temperature.
11
Whisk together the remaining ingredients.
12
When cooled, spread the onions into the potato crust and pour the custard over.
13
Bake in 375F oven 35-40 minutes, until the top browns and puffs.
14
Cool 10 minutes before slicing, to allow the custard to firm up.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs russet potatoes, ¼ cup grated parmigiano, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Potato-Crusted Onion Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Potato-Crusted Onion Tart

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