Cheesy Asparagus Pie Recipe

Name: Cheesy Asparagus Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus; 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 large sweet onion, diced; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 (8-ounce) package shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 2 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large sweet onion, diced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 (8-ounce) package shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1
Snap off tough ends of asparagus (trimmed to about 5 inches). Cook in boiling water to cover 30 seconds; drain. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Reserve 9 spears; set aside. Coarsely chop remaining asparagus; set aside.
2
Unfold piecrusts; stack on a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 14-inch circle. Fit piecrust into an 11-inch tart pan, trimming excess dough. Line piecrust with foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place tart pan on a baking sheet.
3
Bake at 425u00b0 for 12 minutes; remove weights and foil. Bake 2 more minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
5
Brush bottom and sides of crust with mustard. Sprinkle with half of cheese, chopped asparagus, onion, and remaining cheese. Arrange reserved asparagus spears over cheese.
6
Whisk together half-and-half and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture evenly over asparagus.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 large sweet onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Asparagus Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesy Asparagus Pie

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