Caramelized Onion Mushroom Quiche Recipe
This satisfying quiche features a medley of tender mushrooms and onions slowly caramelized to perfection. A creamy egg custard and your favorite cheese complete this delicious and simple dish.
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 pie plate
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded gruyere
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened.
- Stir in the mushrooms, thyme, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Roll out the crust and gently press into a pie plate or 9 inch spring form pan. Weigh down the center with pie weights or line with parchment and fill with dry beans.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove the pie weight or beans. Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Top the crust with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Top the cheese with the onion and mushrooms in an even layer.
- Pour the egg mixture into the crust and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the quiche is golden brown and puffed.
- Serve immediately.