Directions

• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a
• slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon
• drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until browned; drain.
• Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in.-long spears for garnish. Cut
• remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces. In a saucepan, cook all of
• the asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender;
• drain.
• In a bowl, toss the bacon, onion, asparagus pieces, cheese, flour,
• salt and pepper. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and
• cream; pour over bacon mixture. Top with asparagus spears. Bake at
• 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center
• comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes