How to Make Quiche a la Benedict - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche a la Benedict is a delightful and elegant dish that is perfect for a leisurely brunch or a special breakfast. This savory pie combines the rich flavors of smokey Canadian bacon, tangy hollandaise sauce, and creamy eggs, all nestled within a buttery crust. With its layers of decadent ingredients, Quiche a la Benedict is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

Originating from France, quiche is a versatile dish that has become a beloved staple in countless hou...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 prepared 9-inch single pie crust
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch quiche

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir asparagus until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Stir Canadian bacon, grated onion, and garlic into the asparagus; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat, cover, and set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, biscuit mix, butter, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
  • Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish; spread asparagus mixture into the crust.
  • Spread Colby-Monterey Jack cheese over the asparagus mixture in an even layer, and pour the egg mixture slowly over the quiche.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is lightly puffed and browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    411 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 748mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 230mg