Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: people

French classic tart of caramelized onions, bound with a savory custard with cheese and a hint of bacon. A wonderful dinner for the whole family.

Ingredients

4 cups yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 ounces bacon, sliced into ¼ inch thick julienne
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
½ cup provolone cheese
2 tablespoons provolone cheese,
salt and pepper
1 pie crust, ( pillsbury) part prebake in baking dish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter melts. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent and golden, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, roll out the pie crust and press it in a baking dish that is about 1 ¼” inches deep and 9” in diameter. Prick the dough slightly with a kitchen fork. Place aluminum foil of a piece of parchment paper over and fill it with pie weights, rice, or dry beans. Bake it for 12 minutes. Remove weights and paper and set them aside.
In a small skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
Whisk together in a large bowl, the heavy cream, eggs, season with salt and pepper. Stir in the reserved bacon, the caramelized onions, and ½ cup provolone cheese into the egg mixture. Mix well and pour it evenly into the pie crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecorino cheese over the top. Cover the edges with a pie shield or aluminum foil to prevent burning.
Bake in the warm oven for 40 minutes, the top of the tart turns into a golden color, and the blade of a knife comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool off on a wire rack.
Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.