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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.

Brunch Tips -
Fresh Asparagus

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

Brunch Tips -
Swiss Cheese

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

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