Asparagus Cheese Quiche

Name: Asparagus Cheese Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 plum tomato, sliced

The fluffy texture of this quiche practically melts in your mouth! The green asparagus and red tomatoes on top make this a natural for the holidays. —Sheryl Long, Lincolnton, North Carolina

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 plum tomato, sliced

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Arrange half of the spears in a spoke pattern in a greased 9-in. pie plate.
In a blender, combine the sour cream, cottage cheese, egg whites, egg and butter; cover and process until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder and salt; cover and process until blended. Carefully pour over asparagus. Arrange remaining asparagus in a spoke pattern over the top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Garnish with tomato. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 216 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus-Cheese Pie in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005

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cdiener

Jan 6, 2012

had it at my sisters, it was very good. Can't wait to make it now myself!
kwdysh

Aug 9, 2009

My family couldn't stop raving about this one! We love this special dish, and my kids don't even usually like asparagus:)