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Asparagus-Chicken Pie

Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook

I stumbled upon this while I was rummaging through my large collection of recipes. It turned out to be a real find! I like to serve it for brunch and even as a light supper.

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked fresh asparagus
  • 1 unbaked 9-in. pastry shell
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
  • 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup shredded American process cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Paprika

Directions:

Arrange asparagus in bottom of pie shell. Top with chicken, bacon and cheese. In a small bowl, beat eggs; stir in cream, flour and salt. Pour into shell. Sprinkle with paprika.
    Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.


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