ASPARAGUS & LEEK QUICHE

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I saw this on the today show and adapted it a bit to my taste. original recipe asked for 1 cup of shredded gruyere cheese but i left that out b/c i don't care for it. i also just used a refrigerated pie crust and it all come out wonderful!

Provided by HoldenCooks81

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 quiche, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 leek
1 lb asparagus
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
1 pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lowest position. Cut off woody ends of asparagus then cut in small pieces on the diagonal. Cut the white and light green part of the leek in half, then thinly slice. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leek and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Place piecrust on rimmed baking sheet. Top with asparagus mixture, then pour the egg mixture on top of that. Bake until center of quiche is just set, about 50-60 minutes, and rotate the sheet halfway through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  • To store, let cool, then refrigerate up to one day. Reheat at 350 until warm, about 30 minutes.

Just Jutt
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


luis lopez
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Raja Ali Raja Ali
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This quiche was a waste of time and money. It was bland and flavorless.


De'iCON CONSULT
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend using less dough next time.


Makata Fisher
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The quiche was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to taste.


Yeah You
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This quiche was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Taeme Kim
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this recipe changed my mind. It was light and fluffy, and the flavors were perfect.


Melissa Apollon
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This quiche was a great way to use up some leftover asparagus and leeks. It was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Dayan Ejab
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The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. It was a perfect dish for a brunch or lunch.


VALCA Boyd
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I loved the combination of asparagus and leeks in this quiche. It was a unique and flavorful dish.


Keyla Barthelemy
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This quiche was delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


Ruaezuruka Aqhm
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This quiche was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this again.


SK Nur Amin Chowdhury
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I made this quiche for breakfast this morning, and it was a great way to start the day! The flavors were light and refreshing, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this again.


Ebonye Green
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This quiche was delicious! The asparagus and leeks were cooked perfectly, and the cheese and eggs were nice and fluffy. I loved the addition of the nutmeg, which gave it a warm and savory flavor. I served it with a side salad, and it was a perfect me


Anas rajpoot
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I'm not usually a big fan of quiche, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of asparagus and leeks was really unique and tasty, and the cheese and eggs were perfectly cooked. I also liked that the crust was made with whole wheat flour, whic


Jesse Eugene
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This quiche was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out just as described. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side salad, and it was


Pablo Salas Vazquez
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I cooked this quiche for a brunch party I hosted last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was, and I even had multiple people ask me for the recipe. The asparagus and leeks were perfectly cooked, and the cheese and e


Princess Raguine
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This asparagus leek quiche was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, the crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was incredibly rich and creamy. I also loved the addition of the cheese, which gave it an extra layer of flavor.