Sunday 7 August 2011

Week 20- Savoury Cheese And Onion Flan

Hi and welcome to our Vegetarian Kitchen. This week the recipe is for a Cheese and Onion Flan which can be prepared in advance and served cold with various salads.

SAVOURY CHEESE AND ONION FLAN

INGREDIENTS

5/6 oz Shortcrust Pastry

2 Red Onions skinned and sliced

1 tablespoon oil

4oz Mature Cheddar Cheese (grated)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

2 Large Eggs

Half Pint Milk

salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

Roll out the pastry to line a 8 in Flan Ring or Cake Tin.

Heat the oil and fry onion slices gently until tender. Cool.

Put the onions into the pastry case with most of the cheese and sprinkle over the chives. Beat eggs and milk and season. Spoon over the onion and cheese filling. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

Bake at 200C (400F) for about 30 minutes until golden.

Allow to get cold, serve with green salad or potato salad.