Go Texan: Texas Sweet Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Tart

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Texas Sweet Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Tart
Serves 6

1 Pie crust to fit a 9-inch pie pan
5 T. Unsalted butter, divided
2 Pounds Texas sweet onions, peeled, and thinly sliced
8 Ounces Fresh Texas baby spinach, coarsely chopped
¾ Cup Heavy cream
2 Large Eggs, beaten
2 tsp. Thyme leaves (or ¾ tsp. dried)
1 T. Finely minced Texas flat-leaf Italian parsley
½ tsp. Ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper
5 Slices Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (or 1 Cup diced ham), optional
¾ Cup Grated Gruyere cheese
¼ Cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. Ease the pastry into pan, and flute the edges. In a large sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions, and sauté until they are richly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Stir frequently – especially as the onions begin to brown. In another skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add spinach.

Cook until the spinach is wilted, then drain thoroughly. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, thyme, parsley, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in onions, spinach, and bacon (if using). Spoon into the pie crust. Top with grated Gruyere cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until set (about 35 to 40 minutes), and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let rest 10 minutes, slice and serve warm. Serve as a side dish. Make it the star of lunch or brunch. Plate it on the same table for a nice snack. Iy's the yummy go-with anytime., especially dinner.

Serve this recipe dish with a green salad for a nice lunch or brunch. Add a bowl of fresh fruit for dessert to balance the "tart" with a sweet taste.

Gruyère is sweet but slightly salty cheese, with a flavor that varies widely with age. It is often described as creamy and nutty when young, becoming with age more assertive, earthy and complex. When fully aged (five months to a year) it tends to have small cracks which impart a slightly grainy texture

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