Vidalia Onion Quiche

Vidalia Onions are naturally sweet and not harsh like other onions. But when gently sautéed until soft the sweetness really shines through.

Vidalia Onion Quiche

1 Prepared 9 inch Pie Pastry
4 Tablespoonfuls Butter
1/2  Lbs Vidalia Onions, peeled and sliced thin
2/3 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss Cheese

4 large Eggs
1 1/2 cups Half and Half
1/4 cup Dry White Wine

1/2 teaspoonful Salt
1/4 teaspoonful Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoonful grated Nutmeg


Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Line a 9 inch Pie Plate with the prepared Pastry. Dock the bottom and sides of the pastry with a fork. Gently cover the pastry with aluminum foil and weight down with pie weights or dried beans.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 mins. Remove pastry and remove weights.
Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees.

In a heavy bottom skillet, add the butter and onions. Sauté over low heat 5-10 minutes until onions are soft but not browned. Remove from heat. Let cool 5 minutes then spread over the bottom of the Pastry.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the grated Cheese over the onions.

In a large mixing bowl, add the Eggs and mix lightly. Add all remaining ingredients and mix together until well combined.
Gently, pour the Egg mixture over the Onions and Cheese.  Sprinkle remaining Cheese over the top.
Place Quiche on a baking sheet to catch spills.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Note: Crumbled Bacon is a wonderful addition to this dish.