Asparagus Bacon Quiche Recipe

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Lovely asparagus peeks out of every slice of this hearty quiche, which is delicious and a little different. I like to make it for special occasions—it's a welcome addition to any brunch buffet. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

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Asparagus Bacon Quiche Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon sliced green onions
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer; remove from the oven and set aside.
Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain well. Arrange the bacon and asparagus in the crust.
In a bowl, beat eggs; add cream, 1/2 cup cheese, onions, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 23-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 296 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 119 mg cholesterol, 557 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Bacon Quiche in Taste of Home April/May 1997, p29