Asparagus Quiche
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A delectable combination of ingredients that result in a tasty quiche dish.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
10 slices bacon
1 (10-inch) unbaked pie crust
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Swiss cheesePreheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Brush pie shell with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped asparagus into pie shell.
In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven until firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
Makes 8 servings