* Exported from MasterCook *
Asparagus Quiche
Recipe By : Diane Geary <
[email protected]> on Feb 4, 1998
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dinner Pies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Fresh asparagus
1 ts Salt
8 sl Bacon
1/2 lb Swiss cheese -- grated
4 Eggs
1 1/2 c Light cream
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/8 ts Salt
1 ds Pepper
Wash asparagus, discard tough portion, set aside some spears for
decoration. Cut up rest into 1/2" pieces. Put in saucepan with water
and boil; simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Prepare pie crust, refrigerate. Preheat oven to 375 F. Saute bacon;
drain. Sprinkle bottom of pie shell with bacon, cheese, and cut up
asparagus. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, and
pepper just until combined. Pour cream mix into pie shell. Arrange
asparagus spears on top. Bake 40 minutes or just until puffy and
golden. Serve warm.
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