Swiss Flan

Directions

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   1 c Biscuit mix 3 tb Butter 1/4 c Light cream FILLING: 1 Onion, large, sliced or -chopped 2 tb Butter 2 Eggs, beaten 2 c Natural Gruyere che

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   The word "flan" means different things in different countries

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   In Spain it is plain cramel custard, in France a fruit tart in pastry, in Switzerland a cheese custard in pastry

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   And sometimes Swiss Flan is made with onions and cheese in custard! TO MAKE THE PASTRY, chop butter into the biscuit mix, work in cream, and

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   or press into a 9 inch pie plate, fluting the edges

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   Chill while preparing filling

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   FOR THE FILLING, cook onion in butter until golden

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   cool slightly