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Hearty Asparagus Quiche Recipe

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My husband and I are avid sailors. So, before we head out to the lake on chilly mornings, I like to prepare this hearty quiche, along with coffee and fresh-from-the-oven muffins for a warm wake-up.

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Hearty Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

Cut eight asparagus spears 4-in. long for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of stalks. Boil 1 qt. of water in a large saucepan; add salt and all of the asparagus. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse asparagus. Brush bottom of pastry shell with egg white, In a bowl combine asparagus, Swiss cheese and bacon; mix gently. Place in bottom of pastry shell. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour into shell. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Arrange the asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche; place cherry tomato halves between spokes. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 374 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 165 mg cholesterol, 729 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Quiche in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook , p20

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Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2011 by grammy29

beautiful quiche looks just like picture. Tastes heavenly!! I used Jarlesburg swiss.

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2011 by LuvMyWesties

Excellent....I was a bit short on time when I made this, so I used frozen asparagus, and omitted the decorations. Was very good and will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by DENA2

This sounds good i' will have to make this some time.