Sticky onion & cheddar quiche

Sticky onion & cheddar quiche

A crisp pastry case and a just-set creamy filling, quiche is a good solution to any meal dilemma from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Slices into 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 40 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. To make the pastry, tip the flour and butter into a bowl, then rub together with your fingertips until completely mixed and crumbly. Add 8 tbsp cold water, then bring everything together with your hands until just combined. Roll into a ball and use straight away or chill for up to 2 days. The pastry can also be frozen for up to a month.
  2. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a round about 5cm larger than a 25cm tin. Use your rolling pin to lift it up, then drape over the tart case so there is an overhang of pastry on the sides. Using a small ball of pastry scraps, push the pastry into the corners of the tin (see picture, above left). Chill in the fridge or freezer for 20 mins.
  3. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. While the pastry is chilling, heat the butter in a pan and cook the onions for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until they become sticky and golden. Remove from the heat.
  4. Lightly prick the base of the tart with a fork, line the tart case with a large circle of greaseproof paper or foil, then fill with baking beans. Blind-bake the tart for 20 mins, remove the paper and beans, then continue to cook for 5-10 mins until biscuit brown.
  5. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl, then gradually add the cream. Stir in the onions and half the cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Carefully tip the filling into the case, sprinkle with the rest of the cheese, then bake for 20-25 mins until set and golden. Leave to cool in the case, trim the edges of the pastry, then remove and serve in slices.

Per serving

567 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 33g, fat 44 g, saturated fat 26g, fibre 2g, sugar 5g, salt 0.72 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2008.

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  • Binder photo elle01527

    2008-05-30 18:40:47.781862

    elle01527 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    So easy to make. We thought it tasted better slightly warm as opposed to cold. Yum!!! Def make again.

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  • Binder photo Joltek

    2008-06-01 17:44:16.339305

    Joltek rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Was my first ever try at a quiche and looked and tasted yummy!!! Will be making it again definately

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  • Binder photo RooBee

    2008-06-23 21:54:17.182822

    RooBee rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was delicious - made it for a garden party for my husband's ordination!!! 100 people - don't think they all got a slice though! Will definately make it again.

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  • Binder photo Glenys

    2008-06-26 10:49:41.962108

    Glenys commented on this recipe

    Always found making Quiche a bit daunting - but this was really easy and tasted fantastic. Will definately make again.

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  • Binder photo BRENDA

    2008-06-30 13:53:38.455353

    BRENDA commented on this recipe

    GOING TO MAKE THIS FOR DINNER TONIGHT WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT

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  • Binder photo paulas menus

    2008-07-31 13:02:29.591933

    paulas menus rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    YUM,YUM GRAT HIT WITH ALL THE FAMILYWILL DEF BE MAKING AGAIN

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  • Binder photo Sarah

    2008-08-01 09:51:27.126897

    Sarah commented on this recipe

    This receipt is superb - have made it more than once and will be making it again!

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  • Binder photo Stela

    2008-08-26 20:59:31.142024

    Stela rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I used ready made pastry. Quiche was delicious. Will definitely make again.

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  • Binder photo sally

    2008-11-13 10:56:14.739241

    sally rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was very good, I used egg to bind the pastry, just because I always do but otherwise followed the recipe exactly and will definitely be making this again.

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  • Binder photo JaneR

    2009-01-21 17:09:18.895111

    JaneR rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A really lovely result. We also found it a bit nicer when warm but overally a very tasty filling and have already made it twice and it's sure to be repeated.

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  • Binder photo Vicky

    2009-01-30 17:40:12.036913

    Vicky commented on this recipe

    something was not right with my quiche. May be it needs more salt or a bit of garlic. And it is too fatty even with single cream.

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  • Binder photo Jen

    2009-03-12 14:07:53.710635

    Jen commented on this recipe

    This is delish!! Not to be eaten often, but as a treat, yum! I made it with single cream, and it still tasted lovely! Me and my husband made this together for Valentines Day and we had some left over, so we heated it up the next day and had it with salad. We will definately be making this again!

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  • Binder photo Jen

    2009-03-12 14:08:34.197812

    Jen rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Forgot to rate this lol

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  • Binder photo flubbles1982

    2009-03-13 12:21:45.611376

    flubbles1982 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is delicious, usually I only like quiche cold, but this one tastes really nice hot or cold.

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  • Binder photo kennedyd1

    2009-04-07 20:23:57.983448

    kennedyd1 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was my first try at making quiche and I can't believe how easy it was. Will be making my own from now on. It tastes so much better than shop bought. This recipe is very rich and going by cal count would probably only make it as a treat. Have friends coming for lunch in a couple of days time, I will make it then and hopefully impress them.

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  • Binder photo Deb

    2009-04-27 14:47:24.510319

    Deb commented on this recipe

    Have made this about half a dozen times so far and its always a hit! So tasty. I always increase the pastry quantity slightly to 160g butter 320g flour as I never find its quite enough pastry.

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  • Binder photo Claires

    2009-05-04 14:36:33.085304

    Claires commented on this recipe

    I have made this a number of times now and keep changing it slightly-today I have made it with red onions and added a dash o balsamic vinegar right at the end. It just doesn't ever make it to the picnics!

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  • Binder photo Nicola Kempley

    2009-06-13 21:09:08.112356

    Nicola Kempley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was my first try at making my own pastry and a quiche. It turned out really well so it won't be my last!! The filling was so creamy and the pastry was perfect. I will be making that recipe again and again.

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  • Binder photo cakeanyone?

    2009-06-29 19:41:46.383725

    cakeanyone? rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    An excellent recipe. First time I've made quiche and didn't have a quiche tin so used a 22cm cake tin and it was fine! My very fussy daughter had seconds so will definitely be making this again.

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  • Binder photo cebaines

    2009-07-01 17:05:19.471213

    cebaines rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is the most delicious quiche I've ever eaten, let alone made myself although I cheated and used shop bought pastry. I agree with previous posters, it is better slightly warm than cold - I just microwaved cold slices for 20 seconds and it didn't make the pastry soggy. Will be making again and again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Slices into 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 40 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 500g small onions , (about 5 in total), halved and finely sliced
  • 2 eggs
  • 284ml pot double cream
  • 140g mature cheddar , coarsely grated

FOR THE PASTRY

  • 280g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
  • 140g cold butter
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Per serving

567 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 33g, fat 44 g, saturated fat 26g, fibre 2g, sugar 5g, salt 0.72 g

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