Asparagus and Parmesan Quiche |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Quiche has been a long time favorite main course of mine!! I love it for its ease, versatility and great taste. This is fantastic served with a tomato salad!! Ingredients:
one 9-inch deep dish pie crust, baked |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
12 asparagus spears, blanched, cut into 1-inch pieces (thawed if frozen) |
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or cheddar cheese could be used) |
3 eggs |
1 cup milk |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 dash hot pepper sauce |
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Place pie crust on a baking sheet. Brush inside with mustard. Pat asparagus dry and arrange evenly over bottom of crust; sprinkle with cheese.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs until slightly foamy; whisk in milk, pepper, hot pepper sauce and dill until blended. Pour over asparagus and cheese.
3. Bake for about 40 minutes or until filling is puffed and set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
4. COOKING TIP: You can use fresh asparagus and blanch for 2 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water, just until bright green, then drain and rinse under cold water, or purchase frozen asparagus spears and just let them thaw. Choose medium-thick spears for the best results.
5. FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: add 2 oz of smoked salmon, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped cooked shrimp or crab with the asparagus.
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