Learn to prepare Quiche alle Cipolle, a tasty Italian onion quiche for meals or appetizers.

Quiche alle Cipolle

The Quiche alle Cipolle is a delightful Italian recipe, perfect for a quick meal, appetizer, or buffet. This easy yet flavorful dish features onions slowly cooked to perfection, combined with a creamy mixture of eggs, cream, and Gruyère cheese, reminiscent of the classic Quiche Lorraine. Wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry crust, this rustic savory pie fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma when baked.

Serve it warm or at room temperature, and it’s perfect for preparing in advance. Cut it into cubes for an appetizer or larger portions for a vegetarian main course.

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Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 500g onions
• 3 eggs
• 200ml cream
• 100g Gruyère cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Peel and slice the onions thinly.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil and add the onions. Cook slowly until soft and caramelized.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, grated Gruyère, salt, and pepper.
5. Roll out the puff pastry in a pie dish, trimming the edges.
6. Spread the caramelized onions over the pastry base.
7. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the onions.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
9. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Total Time: 60 min

Cuisine: Italian