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Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche

This Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche makes a wonderful meatless main dish, light dinner or a side dish served with just about any kind of Meat/Poultry.

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche

This Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche is an absolute winner ! You can either serve it as a meatless Monday meal with a salad or two, or you can enjoy the Quiche as a side dish.

I have made the Quiche several times over the last month or two and we just enjoy it more and more each time.

Around three or four weeks ago, I made one specifically to share on the blog. But had an unfortunate kitchen mishap before I could even take a photo of the baked Quiche !

The mishap, happened to be me (having the Quiche in hand) by meeting the tiled kitchen floor on hands and knees !

To make a long story short (well, it really is a short story) ! I tripped over my grand-dog, Nahla ! Quiche flying with the glass dish shattering into a thousand pieces. Me with a busted knee, two thumbs out of their sockets and a nice, deep, bleeding cut on my hand.

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche - This Quiche makes a wonderful meatless main dish, light dinner, lunch or a side dish served with just about any kind of Meat/Poultry

I was so upset – did not really worry about my cuts and bruises at the time, but my dish and the Quiche ! Right, by the next morning I had pains and aches in places I did not even know could hurt. And that’s the end of the story ..

This Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche is so creamy and tasty.  I could almost have it every second day – either as a main dish, or a side dish, I am not picky.

Add a little more sustenance !

Now and then I add in some cooked, shredded Bacon, which gives the Quiche a little more taste and makes it a bit richer as well.

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche - This Quiche makes a wonderful meatless main dish, light dinner, lunch or a side dish served with just about any kind of Meat/Poultry

I am adding a photo below of the KNORR packet which I used in this recipe, in case it is not available, or known, to you. At least you will have an idea of what to look for to substitute the packet with.

KNORR Cheese & Bacon Potato Bake www.withablast.net

Although the Quiche should be served warm, it is delicious when cold as well. On hot Summer days, I actually prefer to serve the Quiche cold with a crunchy side salad for lunch or even an early light dinner – which we so love here in SA.

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Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche

Linda Nortje
This Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche makes a wonderful meatless main dish, light dinner or a side dish served with just about any kind of Meat/Poultry.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Light Dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 644 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 roll Frozen Short Crust Pastry defrosted
  • 2 TB Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 4 Red Onions quartered
  • 1 TB Brown Sugar
  • 2 extra-large Eggs
  • ¾ cup Fresh Cream ( double cream )
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 packet KNORR Cheese and Bacon Potato Bake ( or sub for similar )
  • cup Blue Cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – spray a 24cm ( 10 inch ) quiche or pie dish with cooking oil
  • Roll out the Pastry and roll a little bigger to fit into your dish – position on the base and up the walls of the dish – cut away any excess pastry – prick the Pastry several times with a fork – bake 15 minutes
  • Heat the Oil over medium heat – saute the Onions until loose and soft – stir in the Sugar and cook until caramelized (2 – 3 minutes) – remove from heat.
  • Remove the half baked Pastry from the oven – arrange the Onions on the base
  • Beat together the Eggs, Cream, Milk and sachet of KNORR Potato Bake in a medium bowl – pour over the Onions in the dish
  • Sprinkle over the Blue Cheese – bake a further 30 – 35 minutes or until the center of the Quiche has set
  • Remove from the oven – let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing into servings
Nutrition Facts
Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche
Amount per Serving
Calories
644
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
 
19
g
119
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
18
g
Cholesterol
 
170
mg
57
%
Sodium
 
707
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.
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Michelle Meche

Saturday 21st of February 2015

Oh my goodness, Linda. What an accident.The quiche looks delicious. I love caramelized onion and blue cheese.

April J Harris

Saturday 14th of February 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, Linda! I'm glad you are okay now. Love the Caramelised Onions in this quiche - it looks like a real treat!

Jamie Sherman

Wednesday 11th of February 2015

I remember when that mishap happened :( I hope you're all healed up now! This cheese sounds perfect for a meatless meal - I'm always looking for new ones! :)

Aimee Fauci

Monday 9th of February 2015

Pinning from Merry Monday Linky Party. Can't wait to try it out.

Catherine Holt

Monday 9th of February 2015

I am not a fan of blue cheese but my hubby certainly is. I think this would go down a real treat with him :-)

Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

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