Best 2 Asparagus Swiss Quiche Recipes

Asparagus Swiss Quiche is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It's made with a creamy filling of asparagus, Swiss cheese, and eggs, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust.

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ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE QUICHE

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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

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pastry for a 10-inch deep-dish pie crust
6 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
½ cup half-and-half cream
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions
6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 green onion, chopped

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 SWISS QUICHE

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Fresh asparagus stars along with bacon, onion and Swiss cheese in this hearty quiche. -Mary Ann Taylor, Rockwell, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

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.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
For a richer quiche, use heavy cream instead of milk.
If you don't have a quiche pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie pan.
Prick the bottom of the pie crust with a fork before baking to prevent it from puffing up.
Bake the quiche until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish the quiche with fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, before serving.

Conclusion:

Asparagus Swiss Quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and savory filling, this quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.