Asparagus, Leek, Gruyere Quiche Recipe

Published: June 09, 2012

YIELD: 6 servings
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PREP TIME: 15 min
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COOK TIME: 45 min

Breakfast, lunch, dinner – It’s an anytime meal!

Ingredients

1	Tbsp butter
1	leek (white parts only) halved and thinly sliced; then well washed
1	bunch (1 lb) asparagus, thinly sliced on diagonal
4	large eggs
1¼	cups half and half
1	pie crust, fit into 9" pie plate
1	cup shredded Gruyere cheese
½	tsp coarse salt
¼	tsp ground pepper
	pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lowest position.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; let cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place pie crust in pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese; top with asparagus mixture; pour egg mixture on top.

Bake until the center of quiche is just set, about 50-60 minutes, rotating pie plat halfway through. Quiche will shake slightly when done; inserted knife should come out almost clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.