Hearty Asparagus Quiche

Name: Hearty Asparagus Quiche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches); 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 4 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch pepper; Cherry tomatoes, halved

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.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large Nellie’s Free Range 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 in the center comes out clean. Arrange the asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche; place cherry tomato halves between spokes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 374 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.

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

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grammy29

Jun 30, 2011

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

Mar 8, 2011

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!
DENA2

Dec 24, 2007

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