Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

Smoky Cheese & Onion Tart

Cheese, Onion, Bacon and Tomato Tart

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 23m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 43m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

759
kcal
57g
fat
27g
saturates
47g
carbs
18g
protein
3g
fibre
Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

Recipe Description

This Smoky Cheese and Onion Tart is definitely one of my personal favorites and I may have even convinced my daughters too. A short crust pastry filled with a creamy-cheese filling, smokey bacon bits, onion slices and cherry tomatoes, baked in the oven until set.

Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This tart is not too heavy and satisfies perfectly, paired with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc!

To make Smokey Cheese and Onion Tart, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C/200 °C fan/gas 7).

  2. 2

    Cook bacon

    6 min
    Step 2 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    In a large frying pan, melt a small knob of butter and add 6 slices of chopped bacon pieces. Cook for about 6 minutes until fried and crispy.

  3. 3

    Add onions

    10 min
    Step 3 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion TartStep 3 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Add 3 thinly sliced onions and continue cooking for about 10 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add cream

    1 min
    Step 4 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion TartStep 4 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Pour in 200 ml of heavy cream, stir through then remove from the heat.

  5. 5

    Prepare pastry

    3 min
    Step 5 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Roll out the pastry onto a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape then place on a baking sheet. Fold the edges over to make slightly raised border edges.

  6. 6

    Combine filling

    1 min
    Step 6 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion TartStep 6 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Transfer the onion mixture to a mixing bowl and add 70 grams of grated cheese and some of the beaten egg then mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pastry.

  7. 7

    Add toppings

    1 min
    Step 7 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Top with 140 grams of tomato halves and sprinkles of 70 grams of crumbled cheese.

  8. 8

    Egg wash

    1 min
    Step 8 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Brush the pastry edges with the remaining beaten egg wash.

  9. 9

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 9 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cooked in the center and golden on the outer edges.

  10. 10

    Serve

    15 min
    Step 10 - Smoky Cheese  & Onion Tart

    Cool before cutting into tart squares and enjoy!

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Xander Smith
July 8, 2024
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This tart was superb! I made it for a friends gathering, and everyone loved it. It's so easy to prepare.

Lily
May 19, 2024
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Delicious, simple tart!

Alex
May 8, 2024
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Absolutely loved this! Kids gobbled it up, major win!

Laura
April 25, 2024
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This tart is bomb! Made it for lunch, everyone loved it!

Samantha
February 18, 2024
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Super easy tart. I made it for a friend’s lunch, and she loved it too. The smokiness really adds a nice flavor balance with the cheese.

Vickie Thompson
December 3, 2023
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Yum!

Zoe Smith
November 30, 2023
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Super smoky flavor!

Sarah
November 21, 2023
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This Smoky Cheese & Onion Tart is legit! Made it for my pals last weekend, and they were all raving about it! Yum!

Hannah
October 5, 2023
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I made this Smoky Cheese and Onion Tart last week for a family gathering, and it was a hit! The creamy filling and smoky flavor brought back memories of my childhood meals. So simple to make, and everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!

Wanda Rossi
July 16, 2022
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I made this tart for friends, and they absolutely loved it! So simple!

Bella
September 22, 2021
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Superb! I made this tart for my friends' gathering and they couldn't stop raving about it! The smokiness from the cheese is to die for. 😊 It's so easy to whip up, and my friends now want the recipe! Totally a hit! ❤️

Fiona
July 28, 2021
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OMG this Smoky Cheese & Onion Tart is a total win! I made it for a chill lunch with my girls, and we were like, que delish! The combo of cheese and smoky bacon is just too good. So easy to prep too, love it!

Wendy
January 3, 2021
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Simply delicious treat!

Hadassah Buschelman
June 25, 2020
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Can't get enough of this bomb ass French meals going to try them all eventually.

Mabel Brekken
June 20, 2020
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Having this with some cheesy garlic bread on the side and they both go super well together.

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