Wild Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Name: Wild Asparagus Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup cold water; 1-1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese; 4 large eggs; 2 cups 1% milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Dash hot pepper sauce; 2 cups fresh wild asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese; Paprika

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
4 large eggs
2 cups 1% milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 cups fresh wild asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Paprika

1
For crust, in a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture forms fine crumbs. Add water; toss with a fork until the mixture forms a ball.
2
On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit 10-in. quiche pan.
3
Transfer dough to quiche pan. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400u00b0 for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
4
For filling, in a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, flour, mustard and pepper sauce; cover and process until smooth. Pour into crust.
5
Arrange asparagus evenly over filling. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese and paprika. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/4 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Wild 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.

Wild Asparagus Quiche

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