Asparagus Quiche

Bacon and asparagus pieces combined with egg, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pie shell filled with egg mixture, topped with swiss cheese and baked until golden brown

Ingredients -

1 pound Fresh Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, steamed until tender
10 slices Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 (8-9 inch) Unbaked Pie Shells
1 Egg White, lightly beaten
4 Eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups Half-and-Half Cream
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 cups grated Swiss Cheese

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Brush unbaked pie shells with lightly beaten egg white.

3. Sprinkle bacon and fresh asparagus pieces into pie shells.

4. In a medium-mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs, half-and-half, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper. Mix well.

5. Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus.

6. Pour egg mixture over Swiss cheese.

7. Bake uncovered, 35-40 minutes.

8. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Variations and Recipe Ideas:

Cooking Tip

Fresh Asparagus

You couls substitute frozen asparagus here if you had to, but the difference in fresh vs. frozen is significant.

Brunch Tip

Swiss Cheese

Substitute your favorite white, mild cheese for the swiss to give the quiche a different flavor and texture.