Zwiebelkuchen

Indulge in a warm slice of Zwiebelkuchen, a traditional German onion tart enriched with smoky bacon and creamy quark. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends.

• 500 g onions
• 200 g bacon
• 250 g quark
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 prepared pie crust
• salt to taste salt
• pepper to taste pepper

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, sauté the thinly sliced onions in the bacon fat until they are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine the quark (or sour cream), beaten eggs, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. 5

   Place the prepared pie crust into a pie dish and pour the onion mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

8. 8

   Serve warm, optionally with a green salad.