superb shallot, bacon, asparagus, gruyère quiche

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Apr 5, 2014

The crust on this superb Quiche is melt in your mouth wonderful...with the hint of Rosemary in every bite...Bacon, Asparagus and Gruyere go so well together...the caramelized shallots also give it just a hint of sweetness...Yum! This makes a wonderful brunch dish...I hope you give it a try sometime...you won't be disappointed...

prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/4 cups ap flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick cold butter - cut into chunks
  • 4 - 5 tablespoons ice water
  • FILLING
  • 3 - 4 - shallots, sliced thin
  • 5 - 6 stalks fresh asparagus, with tough end removed, cut on a diagonal - 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 6 slices thick bacon, cooked and chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped or can use 1 tsp dried
  • 5 - eggs
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded, gruyère
  • pinch - nutmeg
  • - pepper to taste
  • kosher - salt for serving

How To Make superb shallot, bacon, asparagus, gruyère quiche

  • Step 1
    Make your crust: In food processor add flour, salt and rosemary. Pulse to blend. Add butter, pulse about 8 times until small pieces remain visible. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition. Remain adding until dough comes together and can be gathered up and stays together.
  • Step 2
    Make into a disc shape, Chill. while making filling.
  • Step 3
    Cook bacon until crisp, drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons grease.
  • Step 4
    To the grease in a medium skillet, add shallot slices. Cook over low - med heat. stir occasionally, but you want them to caramelize. After caramelized add the asparagus to the pan and saute until tender crisp....about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 5
    Mix filling: Whisk eggs, add the rosemary, sour cream, cream, nutmeg, pepper. The bacon will add some saltiness, so I wait till serving to add if needed. Mix all well.
  • Step 6
    Pre heat oven to 375 degree F. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. It's a very nice dough. So, shouldn't have any problems rolling it. Place in a 9 inch tart pan, as I used or can use a 9 inch pie plate. Trim edges.
  • Step 7
    In the bottom, line with shallots, asparagus, bacon and cheese. ( I forgot to add the bacon ) so added to top...
  • Step 8
    Pour the egg mixture over top.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 40-45 minutes until center of the quiche is set and the top is turning golden brown. Let rest before slicing. Serve warm. Delicious!

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Category: Eggs
Keyword: #savory
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #asparagus
Keyword: #rosemary
Keyword: #bacon
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: German

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