Asparagus Leek & Gruyere Quiche

By pattie_d

The ideal centerpiece for a spring brunch, this quiche combines sauteed asparagus and leeks with Gruyere cheese in a buttery pastry crust. Serve the quiche with fruit salad and muffins for a lovely morning meal.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 leek (white and light green parts only), halved and thinly sliced, then well washed
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
• Ground nutmeg
• Our Favorite Pie Crust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate, well chilled
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add leek and asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Place pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese; top with asparagus mixture. Pour egg mixture on top.

Bake until center of quiche is just set, 50 to 60 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.