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Asparagus Quiche Recipe

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"A delectable combination of ingredients that result in a tasty quiche dish."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep25 m
  • Cook35 m
  • Ready In1 h
  • 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • 2Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • 3Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped asparagus into pie shells.
  • 4In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
  • 5Bake uncovered in preheated oven until firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
Ingredients
  • 12 servings
  • 334 cals
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 2 (8 inch) unbaked pie shells
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    334
    17%
  • Fat:
    26.3
    40%
  • Carbs:
    12.4
    4%
  • Protein:
    12.4
    25%
  • Cholesterol:
    106
    35%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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