ASPARAGUS QUICHE

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A delectable combination of ingredients that result in a tasty quiche dish.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 large eggs eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat 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.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped asparagus into pie shells.
  • In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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