Asparagus Quiche

This asparagus quiche is packed with fresh spring asparagus, crispy bacon, and Swiss cheese baked in a flaky pie crust for a delicious brunch dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and steamed asparagus into pie shells. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus.

Step 5

Beat eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.

Step 6

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.