Hearty Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Name: Hearty Asparagus Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches); 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch pepper; Cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Cherry tomatoes, halved

1
Cut eight asparagus spears 4-in. long for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of stalks. Boil 1 qt. of water in a large saucepan; add salt and all of the asparagus. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse asparagus. Brush bottom of pastry shell with egg white, In a bowl combine asparagus, Swiss cheese and bacon; mix gently. Place in bottom of pastry shell. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour into shell. Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Arrange the asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche; place cherry tomato halves between spokes.

1867

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh asparagus, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches), 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Hearty Asparagus 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.

Hearty Asparagus Quiche

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