Ham, Bacon, and Carmelized Onion Tart
Source: National Pork Board
PREP TIME
20 mins
COOK TIME
105 mins
SERVING SIZE
8
What You’ll Need
6 slices thick-cut Daily's® bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
4 oz. cooked Daily's® ham, cut into 1/4-inch diced
1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, homemade or store-bought, chilled
1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 asparagus spears, trimmed (optional)
1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, homemade or store-bought, chilled
1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 asparagus spears, trimmed (optional)
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisped, 10 to 12 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a large bowl.
Add the ham and heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 or 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the bowl with the bacon.
Add the onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown and very tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer the onion to the bowl with the bacon and ham and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350ºF.
Place the pie shell on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the pastry is pale gold along the rim, 20 to 25 minutes. While pie shell is baking, add the cream, eggs, and nutmeg to the bowl with the bacon, ham, and onion, whisking to combine.
Remove the shell from the oven, (leave the oven on).
Pour the cream mixture into the shell and arrange the asparagus on top, if using. Bake until the tart is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
