HEARTY ASPARAGUS QUICHE

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My husband and I are avid sailors. So, before we head out to the lake on chilly mornings, I like to prepare this hearty quiche, along with coffee and fresh-from-the-oven muffins for a warm wake-up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cut eight asparagus spears 4-in. long for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of stalks. Boil 1 qt. of water in a large saucepan; add salt and all of the asparagus. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse asparagus. Brush bottom of pastry shell with egg white, In a bowl combine asparagus, Swiss cheese and bacon; mix gently. Place in bottom of pastry shell. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour into shell. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Arrange the asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche; place cherry tomato halves between spokes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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This quiche was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and flavorful. I loved the asparagus and cheese combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Mena Ahmed
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I'm glad I did! The quiche was delicious and the asparagus actually added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sʜᴀʀᴏᴏ Oғғʀɪᴅɪ
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This quiche was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the asparagus and cheese filling and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shamsa Talat
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I love quiche and this one is one of my favorites! The asparagus and cheese are a perfect combination and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tarn tam
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought crust to save time, but the filling was homemade and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Usman
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good! The asparagus and cheese were a perfect combination and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


hamidur Sherpur
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This quiche was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and flavorful. I loved the asparagus and cheese combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Sergio Cisneros
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I'm glad I did! The quiche was delicious and the asparagus actually added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Cloudi Abrahams
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This quiche was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the asparagus and cheese filling and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijaz Baloshi
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I love quiche and this one is one of my favorites! The asparagus and cheese are a perfect combination and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dknazznazz
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought crust to save time, but the filling was homemade and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


HMOOB MUAJ KOOB
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good! The asparagus and cheese were a perfect combination and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Al Amin Khalil Al Ameen
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This quiche was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and flavorful. I loved the asparagus and cheese combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliha Jahin
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I'm glad I did! The quiche was delicious and the asparagus actually added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Ramon Chavez
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This quiche was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the asparagus and cheese filling and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


shahzeb ali kanasro
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I love quiche and this one is one of my favorites! The asparagus and cheese are a perfect combination and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bannu Khan
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought crust to save time, but the filling was homemade and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Stanley Arowoyele
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I'm not a huge fan of quiche, but this one was really good! The asparagus added a nice touch of flavor and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


Meli Aktar
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This quiche was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the filling was rich and flavorful. I also loved the crust, which was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again!