Asparagus Quiche

Customer Rating: Recipe Rated Three Stars

1 Ratings    1 Comments

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups grated cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or both)
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
1/2 lb. frozen Michigan asparagus cuts and tips, or 1 lb. fresh Michigan asparagus
3 large eggs
1 can (13 oz.) evaporated milk
2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
dash nutmeg

Directions:

Cook frozen asparagus according to package directions, drain well. If using fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanche asparagus approximately 3 minutes until just tender. Sprinkle cheese in bottom of pie shell. Arrange asparagus over cheese.

In mixing bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add enough 2% milk to evaporated milk to make 2 cups. Combine with eggs and seasonings, mixing well. Pour over asparagus in pie shell.

Bake at 375 F. about 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe compliments of The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board.

Nutrition Facts

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 271
Calories From Fat: 108
Total Fat: 12 g.
Cholesterol: 16 g.
Sodium: 500 mg.
Total Carbohydrates: 155 mg.
Protein: 18 g.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Customer Comments

Recipe Rated Three Stars

Heather M Milwaukee, WI

“I just made this for the first time today--fantastic!! I used low-fat Kraft cheddar shreds instead of regular. The mix of bacon, asparagus, and cheese was amazing AND filling. My husband loved it, and it will be made again!”

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