Bacon & Onion Tart

Bacon & Onion Tart
Number of servings: 4

This recipe is nice because though it has a longish cooking time, it really doesn't need you for much of it at all. You can use 1 tbsp dried thyme instead.

You can make part 1 (up to rolling out the pastry) up to a day or two ahead if needed.

Ingredients
4 tablespoons Oil
2 pounds Onion (peeled, sliced)
4 oz Bacon (chopped)
2 tablespoons Thyme (fresh, chopped)
1/2 pound Puff Pastry
Salt
Ground Pepper

Directions

Cooking at: 425 F / 220 C / Gas Mark 7

 Prepare the onions and bacon. Set aside.

Heat the oil over low heat, add the onions, bacon and half the thyme and cook until onions are soft and lightly browned - about 40 minutes. Check on them occasionally and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste and the remaining thyme.

Start the oven heating. Roll out the puff pastry, make a 9 inch square and make ridges all round the edge. Spread the onion mixture on top the puff pastry, inside the ridge. Cook until pastry is golden, about 40 minutes.