Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1 large onion, chopped2 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3 large eggs1 cup half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Spread 1 tablespoon butter over bottom of pastry shell; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Spread in pastry shell. Toss Swiss cheese with flour; sprinkle over onion. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and salt. Pour evenly over cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.