Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Quiche

This asparagus quiche with Swiss cheese, Cheddar, and French-fried onions is a rich and creamy quiche perfect for any brunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 pastry for a 10-inch deep-dish pie crust
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.5 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine asparagus, eggs, milk, half-and-half, French-fried onions, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Pour into prepared pie pastry.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until center of quiche is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.