Caramelized Onion (Shallots), Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart

This caramelized onion pancetta and feta cheese tart is a perfect dish to serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. The flavors work so well together, it’s absolutely delicious.

It was fate that I came up with the recipe for this caramelized onion pancetta and feta cheese tart (which is very much like a quiche). I had some leftover cheese filling from making my Greek-style tiropita, and thus this recipe was born.

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I also had a tart shell that I had to use, and I have to say, I’m glad that things happened as they did that day. I have made this tart/quiche several times since then because it’s so tasty and satisfying. It’s a really great dish to make for lunch, or brunch and it freezes particularly well.

You could partially bake the caramelized onion, pancetta and feta cheese tart, and then finish baking it when you want to serve it and it will be fresh, hot and delicious!

Caramelized Onion, Pancetta
and Feta Cheese Tart

original recipe by Christina Conte

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 10 oz pancetta, cut into small pieces
• 5 or 6 shallots (or one large onion) (about a cup of either one), sliced
• 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 8 oz ricotta (or cottage cheese)
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• black pepper
• one savory tart shell (don’t use a sweet pastry), slightly baked for about 8 to 10 minutes

Heat a little olive oil in a sauté pan and add the pancetta pieces. Cook until it starts to brown, then remove from pan and set aside.

In the same pan, sauté the shallots or onion until caramelized (this should take about 45 minutes or so). Near the end of the cooking time, add the pancetta back in.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

While the onions are cooking, place the three cheeses in a bowl and mix in the beaten eggs. Add the pancetta and caramelized shallots/onion and some freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Put the mixture into the partially baked tart crust then put into the oven.

Bake the Caramelized Onion, Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart for about 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Allow the caramelized onion pancetta and feta cheese tart to cool slightly and serve warm, or even at room temperature, with a green salad.

Remember, any leftovers that you want to save will freeze exceptionally well.

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Caramelized Onion (Shallots), Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart

Yield: 1 tart

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

A delicious savory tart with caramelized onion, pancetta and feta cheese that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 10 oz pancetta, cut into small pieces
• 5 or 6 shallots (or one large onion) (about a cup of either one), sliced
• 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 8 oz ricotta (or cottage cheese)
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• black pepper
• one savory tart shell (don't use a sweet pastry), slightly baked for about 8 to 10 minutes

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan and add the pancetta pieces. Cook until it starts to brown, then remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauteé the shallots or onion until caramelized (this should take about 1/2 hr or so).
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. While the onions are cooking, place the three cheeses in a bowl and mix in the beaten eggs. Add the pancetta and caramelized shallots/onion and some freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.
5. Put the mixture into the partially baked tart crust then put into the oven.
6. Bake the caramelized onion, pancetta and feta cheese tart for about 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
7. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm, or even at room temperature, with a green salad.

Notes

Leftovers that you want to save will freeze exceptionally well.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 535Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 569mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 17g

Nutrition information is only estimated.

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