Asparagus-Chicken Pie

Name: Asparagus-Chicken Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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.

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 in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Originally published as Asparagus-Chicken Pie in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook