Asparagus Tomato Quiche Recipe

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Just in time for the first delicious crop of asparagus comes a recipe from Dorothy Hussey of Bishop, California that features those savory stalks. "It might look difficult," she divulges, "but it's actually simple to make."—Dorothy Hussey, Bishop, California

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Asparagus Tomato Quiche Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
10 45 55

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
  • 10 fresh asparagus spears
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices

Directions

  • Line unpricked pie shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; return to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 350°. Cut six asparagus spears 4 in. long for garnish; set aside. Cut remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces; place in bottom of pie shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and flour. Add cream, salt, paprika and mustard; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese. Pour over asparagus. Bake for 30 minutes. Arrange asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Place tomatoes in between asparagus spears. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Asparagus Tomato Quiche in Country Woman March/April 1996, p10

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Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by Amy the Midwife

I used an Italian cheese mixture instead of the Swiss.

 
 
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