Hearty Asparagus Pie Recipe

Name: Hearty Asparagus Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust; 3 bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
5 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1
In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Toss with oil; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and basil; sprinkle half over work surface. Place pizza dough on surface; roll into a 12-in. circle. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture; gently press into dough with a rolling pin. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Press dough onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of pan.
3
Line unpricked dough with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425u00b0 for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350u00b0.
4
In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender; drain.
5
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Stir in onion and reserved bacon. Toss the Swiss cheese and flour; stir into egg mixture. Pour into the crust. Arrange asparagus in a spoke-like pattern on top.
6
Place pan on a
7
. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. Cut into wedges.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons dried basil, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Asparagus Pie

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