nonna rosa's morel and asparagus quiche
Best with fresh morel mushroom but can use sliced portabellas if out of season. This is my favorite spring dish!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Want an impressive recipe for your next brunch? Try this mushroom and asparagus quiche. It sounds fancy but is very easy to make. Savory and satisfying, it's perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or even a breakfast for dinner night. Morel mushrooms can be hard to find and are expensive. Hearty portabella mushrooms are a delicious (and more readily available) substitution.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 - whole eggs
- 5 - spears fresh asparagus
- 5 - morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved lengthwise (can sub portabellas)
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar or colby cheese grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch coarse ground pepper
- 1 - deep dish unbaked pie shell
How To Make nonna rosa's morel and asparagus quiche
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Step 1Beat cream, eggs, salt, and cheese together. -
Step 2Fold in raw asparagus (broken into 1-inch pieces) and morels gently.
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Step 3Pour into pie shell. Sprinkle with a pinch of coarse ground pepper.
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Step 4Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and center is firm. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Step 5Best served warm with salad, muffins, or fresh fruit. Enjoy!
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Savory Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#quiche
Keyword:
#asparagus
Keyword:
#morel
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Eggs
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