ASPARAGUS, LEEK, AND GRUYERE QUICHE

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This spring brunch dish is made richer with Gruyere, an aged Swiss cheese with a nutty flavor that tastes great with eggs. Meanwhile asparagus adds a springtime element to the dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 leek (white and light green parts only), halved and thinly sliced, then well washed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed, thinly sliced on the diagonal
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
Ground nutmeg
Our Favorite Pie Crust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate, well chilled
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add leek and asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Place pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese; top with asparagus mixture. Pour egg mixture on top.
  • Bake until center of quiche is just set, 50 to 60 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Zoroku Uchiha
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This quiche is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Helika Perera
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abdullahi Abdi
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This quiche is delicious! The flavors are perfect and the crust is so flaky.


Edward Link
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Fawn Elaine “Dragyn” Brashear
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This quiche is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dave White
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This quiche is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Gaige Osborn
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shushila Yadav
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This quiche is delicious! The flavors are perfect and the crust is so flaky.


Imran niazi
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abdlla Nony
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This quiche is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


raja zeshan
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This quiche is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Miranda Fairley
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dsf Cjf
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This quiche is delicious! The flavors are perfect and the crust is so flaky.


kiran kiran
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I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a brunch or lunch party. I highly recommend it!


Nishanthan Paulrajathurai
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This quiche was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I'm not the best cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the quiche came out perfectly. It was also very delicious and my family loved it.


Jason Mendez
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I made this quiche for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the crust was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Raf J
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This quiche was absolutely delicious! The asparagus, leeks, and Gruyere cheese were all perfectly cooked and melted together perfectly. The crust was also very flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delici