Caramelized Onion, Smoked Gouda and Pecan Rice Tart

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 4 cups sliced sweet mild onion (about 3 large)
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
 * 3 eggs
 * 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
 * 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute 8 to 10 minutes, stirring periodically until browned and caramelized. Meanwhile, combine rice, Parmesan and eggs in a medium bowl. Press mixture into bottom of a 10-inch removable bottom pan. Distribute onion over crust and top with smoked Gouda and pecans. Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until pecans are toasted.