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Caramelized onion quiche.

Caramelized Onion Quiche

5 from 1 vote
This Caramelized Onion Quiche's creamy, richness is balanced by the sweet caramelized onions, nutty gruyere and flaky, buttery pastry crust. It is the most flavorful vegetarian quiche! See the notes in the recipe for how to make this a gluten free and low carb crustless quiche!
Prep Time:55 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: breakfast recipes, brunch recipes, quiche
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Mollie

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

  • 2 large onions
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Quiche

  • 3 large eggs
  • cup half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1 pie crust

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 350°
  • Line 9 inch pie plate with store bought crust.
  • Place parchment paper on top of pie crust and fill it with beans or pie weights.
  • Bake crust in preheated oven for 15 minutes until it is lightly browned, this keeps the crust from getting soggy when we add the filling.
  • Let it cool and then remove the parchement paper and pie weights.

Cararmelized onions

  • Cut onions in half and then thinly slice the halves into moon shaped slices.
  • Heat a large (10-12") cast iron or heavy duty pan on medium high heat.
  • Add olive oil and onions and stir them until they become translucent. This should take about 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to low and let them simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become a caramelly brown color.
  • Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and stir until it is well incorporated.
  • Turn off the burner and let the onions cool in the pan, on the burner.

Quiche Filling

  • Whisk the eggs, half and half, nutmeg, salt and pepper together for about 1 minute until well mixed and frothy.
  • Place half of the cheese in the blind baked pie crust, then half of the onions, then the other half of the cheese and finally the last of the onions.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and onions.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Notes

  1. Feel free to use red or sweet onions
  2. For a low carb or gluten free option, omit the crust. Grease the pie pan with butter or your favorite cooking spray and then pour the egg mixture, cheese and onions directly in the pan. Cook it at 350°F for 40 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown.
  3. This is best if eaten in the first day or 2, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  4. To freeze the quiche, let it cool completely and then wrap it tightly in saran wrap and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  5. To reheat, cover it in foil and place it in the oven on 350°F for 15-20 min.
  6. Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 1mg