Bacon and Cheese Quiche

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
10 oz bacon (cut into small pieces or pancetta)
1 large onion (sliced, or 5 shallots)
8 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
1 cup ricotta (or cottage cheese)
8 oz cream cheese ( softened )
3 eggs
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper (to taste)
1 savory tart shell (slightly baked for about 8 to 10 minutes (don't use a sweet pastry,))

1
Heat olive oil in a sauté pan and add the pancetta pieces. Cook until it starts to brown, then remove from pan and set aside.
2
In the same pan, sauteé the shallots or onion until caramelized (this should take about ½ hour or so).
3
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4
Beat the eggs with the salt in a bowl and set aside.
5
While the onions are cooking, place the three cheeses in a bowl and mix in the beaten eggs. Add the pancetta and caramelized shallots/onion and some freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.
6
Put the mixture into the partially baked tart crust then put into the oven.
7
Bake the caramelized onion, pancetta and feta cheese tart for about 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
8
Allow to cool slightly and serve warm, or even at room temperature, with a green salad.