Asparagus Swiss Quiche

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 10 strips *Drier's* bacon diced
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 c. half-and-half cream

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until browned; drain. Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in.-long spears for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces. In a saucepan cook all of the asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain. In a bowl, toss the bacon, onion, asparagus pieces, cheese, flour, salt and pepper. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and cream; pour over bacon mixture. Top with asparagus spears. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let quiche stand for 10 minutes before cutting.