Asparagus Bacon Quiche

By Tracyjo

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9 inch pastry shell
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 T sliced green onions
• 1 t sugar
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• Pinch ground nutmeg

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes more; remove from the oven and set aside. Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain well. Arrange the bacon and asparagus in the crust. In a bowl, beat eggs; add cream, 1/2 cup cheese, onions, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 23-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.