Best 5 Caramelized Onion And Potato Flan Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our caramelized onion and potato flan, a delectable dish that harmonizes the sweet and savory flavors of caramelized onions with the comforting texture of potato and custard. This savory flan showcases a symphony of textures, from the crispy caramelized onion topping to the tender potato and custard filling. Each bite offers a delightful burst of flavors, making it a perfect appetizer, main course, or side dish.

This versatile recipe collection features three variations to cater to your preferences. The classic caramelized onion and potato flan is a timeless dish that exemplifies the perfect balance of flavors. For a vegetarian delight, try the caramelized onion and sweet potato flan, where the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes complements the caramelized onions beautifully. And for a touch of indulgence, the caramelized onion and goat cheese flan incorporates creamy goat cheese into the custard filling, creating a rich and luxurious taste.

These recipes are not just delicious but also easy to follow. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, even novice cooks can create this impressive dish. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a comforting main course, or a delightful side dish, our caramelized onion and potato flan recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION POTATO TART



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion, sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large Russet potatoes, washed
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, broken into small pieces
Special equipment: parchment paper cut into large circle to fit saute pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until they are tender and brown all over.
  • Using a mandolin (or sharp knife), finely slice the potatoes into rounds (you can place them in a bowl with a wet towel over the top to stop them from going brown while you work). Place the potatoes into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. When ready, add the onions and toss to combine without breaking potatoes.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon water to the same pan the onions were cooked in and allow it to come to a bubble. Using layered paper towels, wipe the pan clean.
  • Add some extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and add the potatoes to the pan, making sure the potatoes are flat. Top with the diced butter.
  • Take a piece of parchment paper and fold in half. Find the middle of the parchment along the crease and hold in place with your finger. Taking the right side of the parchment, pull it towards the center and fold it straight down to create a diagonal edge. Fold the parchment in half to create a triangle. Place the pointed edge in the middle of the saute pan on top of the potatoes to find its radius. Make a marker of where the pan edge ends (or starts). At this point you can cut the parchment at this marker and open to reveal a circle.
  • Cover the potatoes with the parchment paper and press down. Drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil over the top so it down burn and rub it in.
  • Place the pan into the oven on the top rack and bake for about 45 minutes.
  • When done remove from oven and run a knife around the edge to separate from the pan. Place a large plate on top of the saute pan and flip. Remove the saute pan. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into slices.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND POTATO KNISHES



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As a young girl I was always baffled as to why my grandparents were so fond of knishes--to me, they were too big, too dense and too boring. These are much smaller and lighter, more like fluffy sour cream-and-herb-loaded baked potatoes wrapped in light, flakey pastry dough. For those intimidated by making and rolling out pastry dough, I can assure you that this is the most forgiving, most foolproof dough ever. I've made this recipe on both warm, humid days and cold dry days with nary an issue. Schmaltz lends both depth of flavor and flaky texture, but any neutral oil will work just fine.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h20m

Yield 15 to 18 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons schmaltz, melted and cooled, or neutral oil, such as vegetable oil (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons schmaltz or neutral oil, such as vegetable oil (see Cook's Note)
2 large yellow onions, cut into a medium dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves (from about 12 sprigs)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into medium chunks
5 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
1/4 cup dill fronds, chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives (from 4 to 6 chives)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large egg

Steps:

  • For the pastry: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the schmaltz, vinegar and 1/2 cup water and stir into a shaggy ball with a spoon or large rubber spatula. (It's OK if some of the flour remains dry at the bottom of the bowl; the dough will come together during kneading.) Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead on medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Dump out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it into a uniform ball, about 30 seconds. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes while making the filling. (The dough can be made and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)
  • For the filling: Heat the schmaltz over medium-high heat in a medium heavy-bottom pot. Add the onions and 2 teaspoons salt and stir until coated. Cover and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent and begin to brown at the edges, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally at first and then more frequently as the onions become sticky, soft and dark golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add the thyme and garlic and cook, stirring and scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the mixture is very fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Cover the potatoes with cold water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until the potatoes until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes and then return them to the pot. Cook the drained potatoes over low heat, shaking the pot to prevent sticking, until the potatoes are dry, about 1 minute.
  • Combine the potatoes, caramelized onion mixture, cream cheese, sour cream, dill and chives in a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture together until everything is evenly combined. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Set aside to cool to room temperature. (The filling can be made and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day ahead.)
  • To form the knishes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Divide the dough in half. Use your hands to roll 1 of the dough halves into a 6-inch-long log on a lightly floured surface, then use a rolling pin to roll the log out into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle. The dough will be very thin. Square off the sides, if necessary to prevent the end pieces from being too thick and uneven.
  • Position the dough so that the long edges are parallel with the edge of the counter. Shape half of the filling into a 2-by-16-inch log. Transfer the filling on top of the dough, 1 inch in from the bottom edge. Gently stretch the dough up and around the filling. (It's ok if the dough tears a little as at this stage as it will be hidden as the dough is rolled up.) Then continue rolling up the filling in the dough into a long log. Score the log in 2-inch intervals and then cut the log into 8 segments.
  • Working with one segment at a time, turn the piece so one of the cut side is up and pinch and smooth the top until sealed. Turn over so the other cut side is facing up, and pinch and smooth that side until sealed as well. Place the formed knish, with a sealed side down, on one of the prepared baking sheets and then gently press down to flatten it slightly. Repeat the process with the remaining segments, pastry and filling until all the knishes have been formed (see Cook's Note).
  • Arrange the knishes about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Lightly brush the tops and sides with the reserved egg wash. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the knishes are golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
  • The knishes can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature with sour cream.

POTATO AND CARAMELIZED ONION TART



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 box instant pie crust mix
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 russet potato, sliced thinly
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare the pie crust according to package instructions. Flatten into a disk and chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the canola oil. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In the meantime, using the slicing blade attachment of a food processor, or with a box grater, slice half the potato into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place in cold water to avoid browning. (Reserve the remaining half of potato for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Open Faced Roast Pork and Onion Sandwich.)
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, mustard and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the pie crust from the fridge and roll into a 12-inch round about 1/4-inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over the pie crust, making sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edge.
  • Dry the potatoes thoroughly and place an even layer on top of the cream cheese, overlapping slightly to fit and keeping 1/2-inch from the edge of the cream cheese. Over the top of the potatoes place an even layer of caramelized onions. (Reserve 1/2 cup of the onions for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Open Faced Roast Pork and Onion Sandwich.) Fold over the edges of the crust to create a 1-inch-wide border around the tart filling.
  • Bake until the crust is golden and the potatoes are cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

CARAMELIZED ONION TART



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 bag of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese OR bag swiss cheese (6 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 15 minutes or until golden, stirring often. Season to taste and let cool.
  • Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-inch square. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges of the square with water. Fold over the edges 1/2 inch on all sides, pressing firmly with a fork to form a rim. Prick the pastry thoroughly with a fork.
  • Spread the onion mixture over the pastry crust. Top with the gruyere and parmesan cheeses and sprinkle with the chives.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into approximately 3 x 2-inch rectangles. Serve warm.

CARAMELIZED ONION POTATO TART FROM TYLER FLORENCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Caramelized Onion Potato Tart from Tyler Florence Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 8

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
1 large onion, sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large Russet potatoes, washed
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, broken into small pieces
1 garlic clove, minced, optional
Parchment paper cut into large circle to fit saute pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until they are tender and brown all over. Using a mandolin (or sharp knife), finely slice the potatoes into rounds (you can place them in a bowl with a wet towel over the top to stop them from going brown while you work). Place the potatoes into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. When ready, add the onions and toss to combine without breaking potatoes. Add about 1 tablespoon water to the same pan the onions were cooked in and allow it to come to a bubble. Using layered paper towels, wipe the pan clean. Add some extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and add the potatoes to the pan, making sure the potatoes are flat. Top with the diced butter. Take a piece of parchment paper and fold in half. Find the middle of the parchment along the crease and hold in place with your finger. Taking the right side of the parchment, pull it towards the center and fold it straight down to create a diagonal edge. Fold the parchment in half to create a triangle. Place the pointed edge in the middle of the saute pan on top of the potatoes to find its radius. Make a marker of where the pan edge ends (or starts). At this point you can cut the parchment at this marker and open to reveal a circle. Cover the potatoes with the parchment paper and press down. Drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil over the top so it down burn and rub it in. Place the pan into the oven on the top rack and bake for about 45 minutes. When done remove from oven and run a knife around the edge to separate from the pan. Place a large plate on top of the saute pan and flip. Remove the saute pan. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into slices.

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet to cook the onions, as they will release a lot of liquid.
  • Cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, to prevent them from burning.
  • Be patient, as it takes about 30 minutes to caramelize the onions properly.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth for the flan.
  • Grate the potatoes finely to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Season the flan generously with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the flan in a water bath to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the flan cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This caramelized onion and potato flan is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The flan is creamy and flavorful, with a crispy caramelized onion topping. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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