SAGE ONION QUICHE

Sage Onion Quiche image

I reach for this recipe often because it's so versatile-you can serve it for brunch, as a side dish or as a meatless entree. The fresh sage adds great flavor to the onions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; drain. Stir in sage and thyme. Spoon into pastry shell. Sprinkle with cheese. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over cheese., Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.