Springtime Quiche Recipe

Name: Springtime Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup cold butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons cold water; Filling; 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/4 lb fresh asparagus spear; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups milk; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

Crust
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons cold water
Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 lb fresh asparagus spear
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1
Heat oven to 375. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chives and water just until flour is moistened. (Mixture will be crumly.) Shape into ball; flatten slightly.
2
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into 12 inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into ungreased 10 inch quiche pan or 9 inch glass pie pan; unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan. Crimp or flute edge of crust.
3
Sprinkle cheese and bacon over bottom of crust. Place asparagus spears in spoke pattern on top of bacon.
4
Combine all remaining filling ingredients in small bowl. Pour over asparagus-cheese mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set in center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

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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: Crust, 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup cold butter, and more.

Yes, Springtime 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.

Springtime Quiche

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