Vidalia Onion Quiche with Thyme

This caramelized Vidalia onion-thyme quiche is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Full of flavor, it's also very easy to make.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/4 of cup flour
• 1/2 Tbsp. of sugar
• 1/4 Tsp. of salt
• 8 Tbsp. of butter (for the crust)
• 3 Tbsp. of iced water
• 3 Tbsp. of butter (to sauté the onions)
• 4 cups of Vidalia onions (sliced)
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (grated and divided)
• 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• Sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse 2-3 times.
2. 2Add 8 tablespoons of butter and pulse a few times, add the water, one tablespoon at a time, and continue pulsing until the dough is formed.
3. 3Make a disk with the dough, cover it with plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. 4Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
5. 5Extend the dough with a dusted roller on a floured surface, until it is ¼ inch thick.
6. 6Carefully place the dough on the quiche dish, trim the edges decorating it with your fingers.
7. 7Line the quiche shell with parchment paper and place pie weights on top.
8. 8Bake for 20 minutes.
9. 9Transfer the pie shell to a wire rack; take a away the parchment paper and pie weights, and let cool down completely.
10. 10While the crust is the oven, preheat a deep pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and sauté the onions with the thyme sprigs, for about 12-15 minutes, until wilted. Let cool down completely.
11. 11Combine the eggs and heavy cream, and whisk in a bowl.
12. 12Add half of the Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
13. 13Cover the bottom of the cold crust with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
14. 14Distribute the onions on the crust, evenly.
15. 15Pour the egg and cream mixture on the crust.
16. 16Bake at 350˚F for 20 minutes until the quiche is golden.
17. 17Let cool down at least 10 minute before slicing and serving.