FRESH ASPARAGUS QUICHE

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Once those first fresh asparagus spears sprout up, invite some special friends for a brunch and pull out this recipe. This lovely pie has a hint of Swiss cheese and beautiful green asparagus peeking out of every slice. - Ann Eastman, Greenville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh aspragus, trimmed
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in. pieces; cut remaining spears into 1/2-in. pieces. Cut all of the asparagus in a small amount of water until tender; drain and set aside. line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and set aside. in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to pan. Stir in cheese and 1/2-in. asparagus pieces. pour into crust. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Arrange the 4-in. asparagus pieces in a spoke pattern on top.

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Rukman sereng chong
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I loved this quiche! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Wahab Riaz
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


saiqa nazir
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This quiche was a hit at my potluck. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


OLUWAFUNMILAYO AGBOOLA
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice touch of spring flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Jacfar Yuusuf
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I loved this quiche! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Kk Mm
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Obuya Silas
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This quiche was a hit at my brunch party. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Keeyan Bezuidenhout
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice touch of spring flavor. I would definitely make this again.


MD Mashud Rana
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I loved this quiche! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Miyan Khan
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


David Fitchett
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This quiche was a hit at my potluck. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Alif Mia
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice touch of spring flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Qamar Zaidi
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this recipe was a game-changer. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely make this again.


Snoo Kie
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Zama Velile
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I made this quiche for my family and they loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad Islam
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This quiche was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The crust was delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The asparagus added a nice touch of spring flavor. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Mohamed Ahmad
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I love asparagus and quiche, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It was easy to follow and the quiche turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M Mudasir
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side salad and it was a delicious meal.


Sedickah Abduraouf
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I'm not a huge fan of quiche, but this recipe changed my mind. The asparagus and cheese were a great combination, and the crust was cooked to perfection. I'll be making this again for sure.


Md Shakib Khan0999
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This asparagus quiche was a hit at my brunch party! The flaky crust and creamy filling were perfect, and the asparagus added a delicious pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.