Asparagus quiche is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a savory pie made with asparagus, eggs, cream, and cheese, all encased in a flaky crust. The quiche is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its vibrant green color and delicate flavor, asparagus quiche is a dish that is sure to impress your guests.
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ASPARAGUS, LEEK, AND GRUYERE QUICHE
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
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.
ASPARAGUS QUICHE
There's nothing I like better than getting all my housework done and "cooking up a storm" in the kitchen. I was raised in a farming community that had many asparagus growers. So I've always made sure that there's an ample supply of asparagus in my freezer! My husband is a grain farmer, and we have four grown children and 13 grandchildren.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bake crust at 425° for 6-7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. , Cook the asparagus spears in a small amount of water until tender. Drain and cool. Set aside three spears for garnish; cut the remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces. Combine the asparagus pieces and onions; add flour and toss. Pour into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, basil and cayenne; pour over asparagus mixture. , Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Split the reserved asparagus spears lengthwise and arrange, cut side down, in a wheel pattern on top of filling. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
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ASPARAGUS QUICHE
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
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
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE QUICHE
A delicious way to celebrate spring and its abundant supply of fresh asparagus. This quiche is a cinch to put together and so very yummy. Enjoy!
Provided by Graceeh
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.
- Combine asparagus, eggs, milk, half-and-half, French-fried onions, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Pour into prepared pie pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven until center of quiche is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 185.1 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 423 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ASPARAGUS CHEDDAR QUICHE
I found this wonderful recipe in one of the calendars put out every year by the Ontario Milk Marketing Board. It's a great way to use up cooked asparagus if you have any left from Sunday dinner.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 quiche
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush the partially baked pie shell with mustard.
- Reserve.
- Melt butter.
- Cook onion until tender but do not brown.
- Combine onion with dill, asparagus and cheese.
- Spoon evenly into the pie shell.
- Beat eggs.
- Add milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
- Pour the mixture over the asparagus and cheese.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until just set.
- Cool 10 minutes before serving.
ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM QUICHE
Nothing says Mother's Day like a quiche. The buttery crust and fresh fillings-in this case, spring favorites asparagus, mushrooms and onion-show Mom how much you care. But don't be intimidated: A super-easy refrigerated pastry makes this recipe a cinch to put together. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Unroll pastry into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edges., Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in asparagus. Transfer to crust. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, basil, salt and pepper; pour over top., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND CHEDDAR QUICHE
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Roll out pie dough and mold into an 11-inch pie dish, crimping the edges to make ridges. Pierce the dough with a fork several times. Bake in the hot oven until slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Turn the oven down to 325 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter, onions, asparagus, cayenne and garlic. Sprinkle with a pinch salt and a pinch pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the asparagus is soft and mixture is fragrant. Remove from the pan to a bowl and let cool.
- In a large bowl, add the chives, Dijon mustard, eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, a large pinch salt and a large pinch black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add the asparagus mixture to the pie shell, then pour in the egg mixture. Top with the Cheddar and bake until the eggs are set, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, cut into wedges and serve.
ASPARAGUS BACON QUICHE
Lovely asparagus peeks out of every slice of this hearty quiche, which is delicious and a little different. I like to make it for special occasions-it's a welcome addition to any brunch buffet. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack for 10 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 400°. , Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes; drain well and pat dry. Arrange bacon and asparagus over crust. In a bowl, beat eggs; add cream, 1/2 cup cheese, onions, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 23-25 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
EASY SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS QUICHE
This recipe uses a store-bought pie crust to save time. Prep time is about 15 minutes.
Provided by Melanie
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour egg whites, eggs, and cottage cheese into a blender; pulse several times to mix and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus and onion until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper; cook in hot oil until they turn pink and are no longer translucent in the center, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Fit pie crust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and spread shrimp into the crust; top with asparagus mixture. Pour cottage cheese mixture over vegetables and shrimp. Spread Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the quiche. Sprinkle green onions over cheese.
- Bake quiche in the preheated oven until cheese topping is lightly browned and the quiche is set in the center, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 158.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 554.2 mg, Sugar 4 g
MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS QUICHE
Steps:
- Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust; seal perforations. Spread with mustard; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the asparagus, onion and mushrooms in butter until asparagus is crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in asparagus mixture. Pour into crust. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 375°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in center to come out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CRUSTLESS ASPARAGUS QUICHE
Make and share this Crustless Asparagus Quiche recipe from Food.com.
Provided by droppedstitch
Categories Savory Pies
Time 45m
Yield 1 quiche, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
- Arrange asparagus, 1 cup Swiss cheese and 2/3 cup French-fried onions in plate.
- Beat eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, flour, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour into pie plate.
- Bake 30 minutes or just until center is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese and 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 minutes more or until onions are golden.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
ASPARAGUS CRAB QUICHE
I almost always serve this quiche when I have company for lunch because it makes such a pretty presentation, but it's not hard to make. It gets rave reviews from family and friends-almost everyone who tastes it asks for the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well and pat dry. Arrange cooked asparagus over bottom of pastry. Top with crabmeat. Combine Swiss cheese and flour; sprinkle over crab. , In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and hot pepper sauce. Pour into pastry. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Arrange fresh asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
ASPARAGUS SWISS QUICHE
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until browned; drain., Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in.-long spears for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces. In a saucepan, cook all of the asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain., In a bowl, toss the bacon, onion, asparagus pieces, cheese, flour, salt and pepper. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and cream; pour over bacon mixture. Top with asparagus spears. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ASPARAGUS HAM QUICHE
This fantastic brunch dish is easy to make, has such a nice blend of flavors and looks so inviting. With the eggs, asparagus, ham and Swiss cheese baking into a hearty main dish, I can greet my guests without last-minute fussing in the kitchen. -Joyce Leach, Armstrong, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Brunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In two greased 9-in. pie plates, layer the asparagus, ham, cheese and onion. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide mixture in half and pour over asparagus mixture in each pie plate. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN CRUSTED QUICHE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the dough: Pulse the flour, curry powder, poppy seeds and salt in a food processor. Pulse in the butter until it turns to loose crumbs. (Do not overmix.) Add 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water through the top and pulse until the dough comes together and forms a loose ball, adding additional ice water as needed. Remove the dough and form it into a disc. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- For the batter: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot and begins to smoke lightly, add the asparagus and cook over high heat until the excess water is cooked out and the stems are softened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from the skillet and arrange in a single layer on a kitchen towel to drain and cool.
- Place a baking sheet in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Roll the dough into an 11- to 12-inch round. Roll the dough up around the rolling pin and roll it back over the pie dish. Press it gently into the bottom and up the sides. (Ideally, there should be about an inch of excess dough hanging over the sides.) Pinch the dough up to create a crimped top edge. Line the dough with a piece of parchment paper, then fill it with pie weights or dry beans and bake until light brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights and cool at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk the cream cheese with the eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in the heavy cream, Worcestershire, hot sauce, nutmeg and black pepper to taste. Line the asparagus up in piles of 5 to 6 at a time. Cut three-quarters of each asparagus into 1-inch slices, leaving the pretty tips separated and intact. Fill the quiche shell with the batter and the 1-inch pieces of asparagus stems. (Reserve the tips for later.) Place the quiche carefully on the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the batter sets and browns on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and place the reserved asparagus tips on top, then sprinkle with an even layer of the Parmesan. Place back in the oven until the top browns slightly, an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes, then cut and serve.
SPINACH AND ASPARAGUS QUICHE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 entree servings or 25 hors d'oeuvres portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the batter:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the sour cream and the salt. Add the half-and-half, eggs, pepper, and nutmeg.
- For the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place a pie tin on top of the pie crust and turn the crust upside down. Place this inverted pie crust in the oven to bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges begin to lightly brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- To assemble:
- Mix the filling ingredients together. Fill the blind baked pie shell with the filling. Slowly pour some of the batter over the top of the filling, being careful not to have the batter flow over the edges of the crust. Bake for 45 minutes until puffed and browned.
ASPARAGUS AND TWO-CHEESE QUICHE WITH HASH-BROWN CRUST
Get all the goodness of hash browns and a rich Fontina and goat cheese egg custard in this unexpected quiche. With fresh green asparagus and tarragon, it's perfect for a springtime brunch, lunch, or light dinner.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Yield Serves 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Using the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater, shred potatoes. Toss with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a clean dishtowel, gather together ends of towel, and thoroughly wring out excess liquid over the sink; Transfer potatoes to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil and 2 Tbsp. butter in a 10" cast-iron skillet over medium-high until butter is melted. Add potatoes and immediately start forming into a crust by pushing potatoes flat against bottom and sides of pan with a 1/2-cup dry measuring cup. Continue cooking, pressing potatoes up sides of pan if they start shrinking, until potatoes are bound together and bottom of crust is starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, 5-6 minutes; set aside.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard powder, nutmeg, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl. Whisk in tarragon and set aside.
- Sprinkle Fontina cheese, goat cheese, and sautéed shallots evenly over bottom of crust, then pour in egg mixture. Arrange asparagus decoratively on top. Bake until quiche is set and crust is well browned, 30-35 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before cutting into wedges and serving from the pan.
MICHELE'S (ASPARAGUS, BACON, OR SALMON) CRUSTLESS QUICHE
This is the best and CREAMIEST crust-less quiche I've ever eaten and I eat a lot of quiche! I asked my friend, Michele, to share her recipe with Zaar and she was kind enough to oblige. Thanks, girlfriend! Top this yummy quiche with tinned asparagus, chopped bacon, or tinned salmon. It makes it's own "crust" as it cooks. Very nice with a green salad on the side.
Provided by A Good Thing
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Beat eggs and milk.
- Add melted butter and flour. Beat to combine.
- Add cheese and onion, stir.
- Pour into greased pie dish.
- Arrange asparagus spears, salmon, or bacon on top.
- Bake in center of oven for 45 minutes.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 212.5, Sodium 574.4, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 16.7
ASPARAGUS AND FONTINA QUICHE
Mild, buttery Fontina cheese is delightful paired with earthy asparagus, but if you can't find it, you can replace it with provolone, or use all Gruyère here.
Provided by Joanna Gaines
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Quiche Egg Brunch Spring Asparagus Fontina Milk/Cream Vegetarian
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Using a vegetable peeler, slice the asparagus lengthwise into long, thin strips, starting just under the tip of each stalk. Leave the tips whole. (Alternatively, cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.)
- In a pot with a steamer insert or in a covered sauté pan fitted with an expandable steamer basket, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the steamer insert or basket, cover, and steam until tender, about 30 seconds for strips and about 3 minutes for pieces.
- Rinse the asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir in the Fontina, Gruyère, and reserved asparagus.
- Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake until lightly golden and set in the center when the pan is gently pushed, 40 to 45 minutes. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover it with foil to prevent it from burning.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 or 8 slices and serve warm or at room temperature.
- The quiche is best served the day it is made. Tightly wrap leftovers with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
DEEP-DISH HAM QUICHE WITH HERB AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make the pastry: combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg yolk and ice water in a small bowl to blend, add it to the pastry. Work it in to bind the dough until it holds together without being too wet or sticky. Squeeze a small amount together, if it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Form the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the counter and a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the dough out into a 14-inch circle about 1/4-inch thick. Carefully roll the dough up onto the pin (this may take a little practice) and lay it inside a 9-inch springform pan. Press the dough firmly into the bottom and sides so it fits tightly; trim the excess dough around the rim. Place the pan on a sturdy cookie sheet so it will be easier to move in and out of the oven, this quiche is pretty heavy.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- To make the filling: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, coat the pan with oil, and add the onions. Slowly cook the onions, stirring, until they caramelize and release their natural sugars. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to help the onions break down, if needed. Toss in the ham, cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes to get some color on it. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, pour in the cream; season with salt and pepper. Arrange the caramelized onions and ham over the bottom of the crust and carefully pour in the cream and egg mixture; the filling should be about 1-inch from the top of the pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes or until the quiche is set, puffy, and jiggles slightly. Remove to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes. In the meantime make the asparagus salad.
- To make the asparagus salad: In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the asparagus for 4 minutes, or until they are just crisp-tender. Drain the asparagus, transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, and drain well. Slice the asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces and put them in a mixing bowl. Add the Parmesan and herbs, drizzle the herb and asparagus salad with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Loosen the quiche from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim. Carefully unmold the ring, and transfer the quiche (with the bottom base) to a serving plate. Cut it into wedges, drizzle with a little olive oil, and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with the asparagus salad on top.
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus. Fresh asparagus has a more vibrant flavor and a better texture than canned or frozen asparagus. If you can't find fresh asparagus, frozen asparagus is a good substitute.
- Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears before cooking. You can also peel the asparagus spears if you want a more tender texture.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. This usually takes about 5 minutes in boiling water or 10 minutes in a steamer.
- Use a variety of cheeses. You can use any type of cheese in a quiche, but a combination of Gruyère, Parmesan, and Cheddar is a classic choice. Other good options include mozzarella, goat cheese, and feta.
- Don't overfill the quiche crust. The quiche filling should come up to the top of the crust, but it shouldn't be overflowing. If you overfill the crust, the quiche will be difficult to slice and serve.
- Bake the quiche until it is set. The quiche is done baking when the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
- Let the quiche cool before serving. Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the quiche to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Asparagus quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect asparagus quiche that your family and friends will love.
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