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Onion Quiche or Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child) Recipe

Onion Quiche or Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child) Recipe

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Onion Quiche or Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child)

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Ingredients:

Serving

7 cups onions, minced (2 lb)
4 tbsp butter (or try using less )
1 1/2 tbsp flour
2 eggs or 3 egg
2/3 cup milk , cream
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1 (8 inch) pastry shells (optional see note below )

Directions:

Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook onions in butter over very low heat til tender and golden, stirring occasionally (about 1 hour). Remove from heat and let cool somewhat.
Add flour; cook over low heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
In a bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat til well blended.
Gradually add onions and half cheese. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell or baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.
NOTE: To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	367.2 Kcal (1537 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.74g	35%
Cholesterol	85.58mg	29%
Sodium	656.14mg	27%
Potassium	318.92mg	7%
Total Carbs	31.63g	11%
Sugars	7.54g	30%
Dietary Fiber	4.27g	17%
Protein	9.55g	19%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	176mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.42 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.07g	35%
Cholesterol	34.13mg	29%
Sodium	261.64mg	27%
Potassium	127.17mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.61g	11%
Sugars	3.01g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	17%
Protein	3.81g	19%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	18%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	70.2mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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