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Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, & Caramelized Onion Quiche Recipe

Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Quiche

This delicious Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Quiche is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 321

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces
  • 4 teaspoons sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons ice water
Filling
  • 2 small onions sliced thinly into half-moon slices
  • 5 ounces baby spinach leaves rinsed and spun dry
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 oz. goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 9-inch tart pan
  • large skillet

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Mix sour cream and ice water in a bowl until combined. Set it aside.
  2. Place flour, sugar, and kosher salt into a food processor. Pulse 3-4 times to combine.
  3. Scatter pieces of butter on the flour mixture and process for 10 1-second pulses until incorporated with small pieces remaining.
  4. Pour the sour cream mixture over the top and pulse 6 to 7 1-second pulses.
  5. Pinch the dough with your fingers. If it holds together, you are done. If not, add 1 tablespoon of ice-cold water and pulse until large clumps form, about 3 to 5 pulses.
  6. Transfer the dough onto a counter, shape into a 4-inch disk, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  7. Before rolling it out, let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C).
  9. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough into an 11-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan and tuck excess dough underneath to form an even edge.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until chilled and firm.
  11. Place parchment paper over the dough and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove the pie weights and parchment paper, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside and do not turn the oven off.
Filling Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, stirring often.
  2. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a small bowl, mix heavy cream, eggs, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Scatter crumbled goat cheese, caramelized onion, and spinach mixture over the pie crust.
  5. Pour the heavy and egg mixture over it.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, slice, and serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSodium: 388mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

This quiche can be customized with your favorite vegetables or cheese for added flavor.

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