Smoked Salmon Quiche

By draingal

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups half and half cream
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
• 3 ounces smoked wild salmon
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 6 spears asparagus, blanched or steamed 2 minutes and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 12-16 pencil thin asparagus, blanched or steamed and left whole for topping quiche
• 9 ” unbaked pie shell

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the eggs, egg yolks, cream, dill, and pepper in mixing bowl with a wire whip until blended but not frothy Place crust on sheet pan lined with wax or parchment paper Layer with Swiss cheese, smoked salmon, green onions and asparagus Pour egg mixture over all and then place whole pencil asparagus on top, fanning them from the center of the quiche (see picture above)
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until quiche is puffed up and browning on top Let sit few minutes before cutting and plating.
Note: serve this with fresh fruit or a salad and a bran muffin.