asparagus quiche

Name: Asparagus Quiche
Yield: 6
Ingredients: - 1 lb. fresh asparagus or 10 oz. frozen; - 9 inch prepared pie shell; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 - egg white; 2 cup(s) swiss cheese, shredded; 10 - bacon strips, fried and crumbled; 4 - eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) light cream; 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 pinch(es) pepper; - tomato for garnish

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Dena Flatt

Ludlow, PA

Updated on Sep 17, 2011

We love asparagus so I came up with this recipe for quiche. We love it for a chilly night meal or Sunday brunch.

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 1 lb. fresh asparagus or 10 oz. frozen
- 9 inch prepared pie shell
1 teaspoon salt
1 - egg white
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
10 - bacon strips, fried and crumbled
4 - eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
- tomato for garnish

How To Make asparagus quiche

Step 1

Clean and cut asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces. Cook with the one tsp. of salt and drain.

Step 2

Brush the bottom of your pie shell with egg white.
Step 3

Mix together the asparagus, cheese and bacon. Place in your pie crust.
Step 4

Beat together the eggs, cream, nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. of salt and the pepper. Pour into the crust over the asparagus and bacon. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
Step 5

Slice tomatoes and place them on top for garnish before serving.
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