Sage Onion Quiche Recipe

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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.

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Sage Onion Quiche Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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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 (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

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 near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 302 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 147 mg cholesterol, 435 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Sage Onion Quiche in Country October/November 2006, p51