Caramelised Onion, Bacon & Blue Cheese Quiche
A rich and creamy quiche that is ever so tasty - if you don't like blue cheese you can substitute it for Gruyere or cheddar.  
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 pre-rolled short crust pastry sheet
  • 150 g smoked bacon rashers (chopped)
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion (peeled & finely sliced)
  • 1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large free range eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 150 ml milk
  • 120 g blue cheese - I used Stilton (crumbled, with rind removed)
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas mark 5. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a large round, enough to line a 20cm round shallow tart tin, with removable base, leaving some excess pastry over hanging the rim.
  2. Line the pastry with baking paper and baking beans and blind bake for 15-20 minutes until the sides are set and lightly golden. Remove the paper and the beans, brush the pastry with 1 beaten egg yolk. Place in the oven for a further 5-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, whilst warm, cut off the excess pastry to level the rim of the tin, allow to cool.
  3. For the filling, heat a large frying pan and dry fry the bacon for 3-4 minutes, until browning. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. In a large frying pan melt the butter and oil, add the onions. Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. Heat gently over a low heat for 10 minutes. When onions are softened and tinged golden, add sugar and balsamic - this will start the caramelisation process. Cook onion over low heat for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sticky and caramelised. Set aside to cool.
  5. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, double cream, milk and pepper. Add the bacon, caramelised onion and blue cheese and mix through.
  6. Pour into the cooled tart case. Place the tart onto a baking sheet and place into the oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until the filling is firm. Serve with salad, enjoy!