Onion tart
Onion tart recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the Middle Ages. The tart was originally made with a pastry crust and filled with a mixture of onions, eggs, and cream. Over the years, the recipe has evolved and now includes a variety of different ingredients, such as cheese, bacon, and herbs.
While the exact origins of the onion tart are unknown, it is believed to have originated in France. The tart was likely created as a way to use up leftover onions that were not suitable for other dishes. The popularity of the tart soon spread to other parts of Europe, and it is now a popular dish in many countries.
There are many different ways to make an onion tart, and the ingredients can be easily adapted to suit personal preferences. The most important thing is to use fresh, quality ingredients to ensure the best possible result. Onion tarts are perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be served with a salad or roasted vegetables.
Advice
If you want to make a great onion tart, the key is to caramelize the onions. Start by adding the onions to a large skillet with a bit of oil or butter over medium-low heat. Cook the onions for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until they become soft and golden in color. Once the onions are cooked, add a bit of salt and pepper, and any other seasonings you want to add. Then, roll out the dough into a tart pan and pour the caramelized onions onto the dough. Top with cheese and bake in an oven preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes. Make sure to check the tart frequently and remove it when the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Enjoy your delicious onion tart!
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Recipes
Spinach and Onion Tart
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- thyme
- onion
- yeasted olive oil pastry
- spinach
- gruyère cheese
- milk
- egg
Onion Tart
- nutmeg
- black pepper
- onion
- egg
- butter
- heavy cream
- ice water
- salt
- all purpose flour
- rendered bacon
Little Onion Tarts With Gorgonzola and Walnuts
- TOPPING
- fleur de sel
- salt
- onion
- rosemary
- walnut
- chive
- olive oil
- gorgonzola
- PASTRY
- all purpose flour
- lemon juice
- salt
- ice water
- butter
Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
- an
- FILLING AND ASSEMBLY
- salt
- salt
- delicata squash
- onion
- sweet potato
- butternut squash
- cayenne pepper
- dijon mustard
- butter
- thyme
- garlic
- cheddar cheese
- olive oil
- onion
- CRUST
- all purpose flour
- wheat flour
- salt
- butter
Onion Tart With Bacon or Olives
- ONION TOPPING
- salt
- caraway seed
- butter
- thyme
- garlic
- onion
- ricotta cheese
- smoked bacon
- crème fraîche
- DOUGH
- yeast
- olive oil
- salt
- all purpose flour
Onion Tart With Leeks, Capers and Anchovy
- salt
- all butter puff pastry
- thyme
- olive oil
- caper
- chive
- garlic
- leek
- onion
- anchovy
Creamy Onion Tart
- TART
- nutmeg
- salt
- onion
- pate brisee
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- egg
- milk
- butter
- PATE BRISEE
- egg
- salt
- all purpose flour
- vegetable shortening
- butter
Five Onion Tart with Arugula Salad
- Tart & Salad
- onion
- chive
- pepper
- salt
- crème fraîche
- nutmeg
- leek
- shallot
- olive oil
- egg
- green onion
- arugula
- butter
- Tart Crust
- butter
- vegetable shortening
- salt
- all purpose flour
- ice water
Caramelized Onion Tart
- gruyère cheese
- olive oil
- salt
- heavy cream
- brown sugar
- thyme
- sheets puff pastry
- sweet yellow onion
Caramelized Onion Tart
- onion
- gruyère cheese
- pepperidge farm ® puff pastry sheet
- parmesan cheese
- chive
- vegetable oil
Red Pepper and Onion Tarts with Dates and Fried Cheese
- salt
- sesame seed
- all purpose flour
- poppy seed
- kasseri cheese
- butter
- pocketless pita bread
- bell pepper
- onion
- medjool date
- olive oil
Smoked Salmon and Onion Tart
- tart pastry
- lemon juice
- salt
- parsley
- dill
- egg yolk
- onion
- crème fraîche
- smoked salmon
Onion Tart with Goat Cheese
- lemon zest
- spanish onion
- salt
- puff pastry
- anchovy
- caper
- parsley
- goat cheese
- parmesan cheese
- thyme
- butter
Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart (Tarte Flambée)
- white pepper
- crème fraîche
- nutmeg
- age blanc
- baking powder
- salt
- onion
- all purpose flour
- egg yolk
- olive oil
- smoked bacon
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- onion
Staple Ingredients
- salt 64%
Common Ingredients
- onion 57%
- olive oil 50%
Usual Ingredients
- all purpose flour 43%
- butter 43%
Rarey Ingredients
- thyme 36%