How to Make Asparagus Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to versatile and delicious dishes, quiche has always been a favorite. It's a savory pastry crust filled with a custard made from eggs, cream, and various ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and meat. One of the most popular variations is the asparagus quiche, which is a perfect dish to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or even lunch or dinner.

Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is both nutritious and flavorful. When incorporated into a quiche, it adds a delightful crunch a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 2 (8 inch) unbaked pie shells
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 8-inch quiches

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
  • Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and steamed asparagus into pie shells. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus.
  • Beat eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 196mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 224mg