Taste of Home
Asparagus Crab Quiche
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
I almost always serve this quiche when I have company for lunch because it makes such a pretty presentation, but it's not hard to make. It gets rave reviews from family and friends—almost everyone who tastes it asks for the recipe.
Ingredients
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3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
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1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained and flaked
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1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 drops hot pepper sauce
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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8 fresh asparagus spears for garnish
Directions
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1.
Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well and pat dry. Arrange cooked asparagus over bottom of pastry. Top with crabmeat. Combine Swiss cheese and flour; sprinkle over crab.
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2.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and hot pepper sauce. Pour into pastry. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Arrange fresh asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche.
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3.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 397 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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