Asparagus Quiche
Asparagus Quiche is a delicious spring dish to serve for brunch or dinner. This simple quiche recipe is filled with fresh asparagus, Gruyere cheese and bacon. Perfect for Easter brunch or any weekend get together with friends and family.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 pound asparagus washed and trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Unroll pie crust and press into a pie plate. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
- Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- Cut Asparagus into thirds. Place in boiling water and cook 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Add eggs to a large bowl, add cream, garlic, salt and pepper whisking until well combined.
- Add bacon, shredded cheese and asparagus. Reserve some of the asparagus tips to top the quiche if desired.
- Pour into pie shell and top with asparagus tips.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is set.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g