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    April 28, 2014 American Recipes

    Ham, Goat Cheese and Vidalia Onion Tart- A delicious Torta Salata

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    Ham, Goat Cheese and Vidalia Onion Tart is savory and delicious tart. Made with a homemade crust filled with caramelized Vidalia onions, ham, and goat cheese. Just wonderful for a Sunday brunch or an easy weeknight dinner.

    Planning for dinner is not always so easy. Some days I feel I have a good handle on it. Some days I just want to eat a sandwich or a bowl of soup! Some days I'm just graving a tart like this ham, goat cheese and Vidalia onion tart!

    overhead image of ham, goat cheese, and Vidalia onion tart

    When caramelized onions are involved, everything seems much brighter (and more delicious!).

    These tarts are so much fun to make. If you are not into making your own crust (I swear this crust is easy and it's ok if it doesn't look perfect when you roll it into the tart pan!!), you could buy a ready-made crust.

    overhead image of a savory tart

    But when you look at the list of ingredients on the box of a ready-made crust, you may be swayed to attempting to make your own crust. Plus, it tastes SO MUCH BETTER!!

    How to make a savory tart?

    It's so easy to make. The crust can be pressed into the pie plate. No need to make it a perfectly rolled out dough.

    The filling comes together in minutes.

    image of making a savory tart

    Prick the pie crust and in a bowl, prep the filling. Place the goat cheese around the bottom of the pie crust.

    image of making a savory tart

    Pour the filling on top of the pie crust.

    overhead image of a savory tart

    If you don't have ham on hand, please add bacon. Really, it's ok! And if you are trying to avoid meat, sub in something like zucchini or mushrooms...just delicious!!

    Some other savory tart recipes to enjoy:

    • Tuna and Spinach Tart
    • Spring Pea and Ricotta Tart
    • Salmon and Spinach Tart
    • Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Tart
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    Ham, Goat Cheese and Vidalia Onion Tart

    Ham, Goat Cheese and Vidalia Onion Tart is savory and delicious tart. Made with a homemade crust filled with caramelized Vidalia onions, ham, and goat cheese. Just wonderful for a Sunday brunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
    Prep Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time38 minutes mins
    Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pie crust, savory tart
    Servings: 1 9-inch tart
    Author: Lora

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons cold water
    • 1 teaspoon cold cider vinegar
    • 1½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for surface
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 ounces 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
    • 4 ounces cold cream cheese cut into small pieces
    • filling ingredients:
    • 4 eggs
    • ½ cup cream
    • ½ cup milk
    • 3 slices ham
    • 1 small onion sliced thin and caramelized
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
    • 4 Tablespoons goat cheese or any other soft cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 F.
    • Tart shell directions-Combine water and vinegar in a small bowl. Combine flour and salt in another bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut butter and cream cheese into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces remaining.
    • Add water mixture to dough in a slow, steady stream, stirring, until mixture just begins to hold together. (Alternatively, pulse ingredients in a food processor.) Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Press dough into a disk. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour or overnight.
    • Filling Directions-
    • In a large bowl, whisk eggs with cream and milk. Stir in ham, cooled onions and herbs.
    • Roll dough to fit your chosen tart pan, then drape dough in pan. Neatly press dough up the sides of the pan and shape it. Set it on a sheet pan.
    • Prick bottom of the tart with a fork. Scatter goat cheese over the tart. Pour in the egg mixture.
    • Place the tart pan over a foil lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the tart is golden brown and the filling is set. Check tart at about 30 minutes. If the tart shell is browning too much, cover the tart with foil paper for the rest of the baking time. Let tart cool before removing from tart pan or slice directly in the tart pan when warm.

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

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    1. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

      April 28, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I'm the same way!! Sometimes a sandwich and bowl of soup are all I want for dinner! I love cooking with vidalia onions and this sounds wonderful!

      Reply
    2. foodwanderings says

      April 28, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Oh wow, Lora, this onion tart looks so scrumptious! Such beautiful caramelization too. I love crust btw. 🙂 Happy weekend. It's been crazy. Need to catch up soon.

      Reply
    3. Claire Gallam says

      April 28, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      I ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS!!

      Reply
    4. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

      April 28, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Yum, this tart looks so delicious! I can't wait to try you recipe soon for dinner! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Paula - bell'alimento says

      April 28, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      I absolutely love this and guess what? I just got back from a tour of the Vidalia Onion fields. I came home with a bag of onions and guess what I'm doing with them first ; )

      Reply
    6. Nutmeg Nanny says

      April 29, 2014 at 9:26 am

      That lovely goat cheese bottom totally won me over!

      Reply
    7. Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says

      April 29, 2014 at 9:38 am

      I adore onion and thyme together. Heck, I adore everything that's in this tart. I agree with you too, home made crust tastes so much better than store bought.

      Reply
    8. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

      April 30, 2014 at 9:31 am

      I could eat that whole tart by myself. Seriously. It has all my favourite things!

      Reply
    9. Angie says

      April 30, 2014 at 11:52 am

      I absolutely adore goat cheese, but it's the one thing my husband can't stand. And your tart is to die for!

      Reply
    10. Connie | URBAN BAKES says

      May 01, 2014 at 1:11 am

      I just realized I've never made anything with goat cheese. I've got to try this!
      PS: your tart looks amazingly delish!

      Reply
    11. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

      May 01, 2014 at 9:21 am

      I agree with caramelized onions, especially vidalia, making life better! Add goat cheese, and a homemade crust, and I can eat this for a week. Scrumptious Lora!

      Reply
    12. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

      May 01, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      Lora, what a beautiful tart! I've never made a pie crust with cream cheese and cider vinegar before. I can't wait to try your crust recipe. I love making tarts 'n quiches. The combinations are endless and they always taste good.

      Reply
    13. Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls — Cake Duchess says

      June 03, 2014 at 6:06 am

      […] ham, goat cheese and vidalia onion tart […]

      Reply
    14. Jamie says

      July 29, 2014 at 6:06 am

      I love caramelized onions in quiches and savory tarts but I'm loving the green herbs, the ham and cheese that you paired it with! Bookmarked this recipe!

      Reply
    15. Spring Pea and Ricotta Tart {torta salata alle verdure di primavera} - Cake Duchess — Cake Duchess says

      June 08, 2015 at 8:30 am

      […] pretty easily! I have a thing for savory tarts and have some other ideas here for you like this one and this also is a good one (it has bacon!).  And one more (with mixed vegetables). If you […]

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