HEARTY ASPARAGUS QUICHE

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My husband and I are avid sailors. So, before we head out to the lake on chilly mornings, I like to prepare this hearty quiche, along with coffee and fresh-from-the-oven muffins for a warm wake-up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cut eight asparagus spears 4-in. long for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of stalks. Boil 1 qt. of water in a large saucepan; add salt and all of the asparagus. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse asparagus. Brush bottom of pastry shell with egg white, In a bowl combine asparagus, Swiss cheese and bacon; mix gently. Place in bottom of pastry shell. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour into shell. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Arrange the asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche; place cherry tomato halves between spokes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TALENTED VESSELS FOR CHRIST
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I loved this quiche! It was so easy to make and it tasted so good.


traumalless kington
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This was the worst quiche I've ever had. It was dry and tasteless.


Shohag GAming
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This quiche was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


George Rodriguez
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I thought this quiche was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Mackenze Coleman
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This quiche was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


Learndra Wilson
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I would definitely make this quiche again. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.


Todd S (Cousin Todd)
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This quiche was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Birdie_animations
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good. The asparagus and cheese were a great combination.


Faadumo cumar Sheeq
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This was the best quiche I've ever had! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Nash
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I followed the recipe exactly and my quiche turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces for dinner!


Phil Getty
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This quiche was really easy to make and it tasted great! I would definitely recommend it.


Md Samsul alom
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Daphine Njeri
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This quiche was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs and spices next time.


Mohamed Abd elstar
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some cooked bacon or sausage to mine for extra flavor.


Danielle Barnett
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This was my first time making quiche and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the quiche was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdou Mettau
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I've made this quiche several times now and it always turns out perfect. The asparagus and cheese are a great combination and the crust is always flaky and golden brown.


Ashim Erkiso
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This asparagus quiche was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was flaky and delicious. It was easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise.