Asparagus Cheddar Quiche Recipe

Name: Asparagus Cheddar Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 partially baked 10 inch pastry shells; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried, crumbled); 1 lb cooked asparagus, stems coarsely chopped,tips kept in 2 inch long pieces; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 3 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; nutmeg; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 partially baked 10 inch pastry shells
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried, crumbled)
1 lb cooked asparagus, stems coarsely chopped,tips kept in 2 inch long pieces
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
nutmeg
cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Brush partially baked pastry shell with mustard.
3
Set aside.
4
Melt butter.
5
Cook onion until tender but do not brown.
6
Combine onion with dill, chopped asparagus stems and cheese.
7
Spoon evenly into pastry shell.
8
Arrange asparagus tips decoratively around quiche.
9
Beat eggs with yolks.
10
Add milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
11
Pour over asparagus and cheese.
12
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until just set.
13
Cool 10 minutes before serving.

491

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 partially baked 10 inch pastry shells, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Cheddar Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Cheddar Quiche

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