Crustless Onion Quiche

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Crustless Onion Quiche

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It's the filling that makes this quiche. This crustless version is satisfyingly cheesy and oniony - and much less complicated to make.

Tags: Easy, One Hour, Breakfast, Brunch and Breads, Entrées, Cheese, Vegetables, Fry, Baking, Vegetarian
Serves: 8
Skill level: Easy
Prep time: 20  minutes
Cooking time: 25  minutes
Total: 45  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp (45 mL) PC Organics Salted Fresh Churned Butter
3 PC Organics Onions sliced
1/2 cup (125 mL) PC Organics Mild Cheddar Cheese shredded
4 PC Organics Eggs - Large
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup (50 mL) milk, preferably organic
1/4 cup (50 mL) 35% cream, preferably organic
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in pan over medium heat; fry onions and thyme for 8 to10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender.  Transfer to buttered 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan.  Sprinkle with cheese.
  2. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Pour over onions and cheese.
  3. Bake in preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and knife inserted in centre comes out clean.  Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Chef's Tips

This recipe could also be made using the Medium PC Organics Cheese.

Nutritional Information
Per 1/8 portion
Calories 149 Cal
Fat 11 g
Sodium 259 mg
Carbohydrate 6 g
Protein 6.4 g