Bacon and Caramelized Onion Quiche

        
1 nine-inch pastry shell
6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon butter
2 large onions, sliced very thin
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded American cheese

Bake pastry shell in preheated 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes; cool while preparing filling.

Reduce heat to 350 degrees.

In large skillet, saute bacon until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.

Add butter to bacon drippings. Add sliced onions and saute until soft and lightly browned. Remove from skillet and cool.

Mix together eggs and sour cream until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

To assemble quiche:

Place half of crumbled bacon evenly in pastry shell.

Spread sauteed onion evenly over bacon.

Pour in egg mixture.

Add remaining bacon and shredded cheese evenly on top.

Bake until desired consistency (30 to 40 minutes.)

Serves 6.