Asparagus Quiche

Preparation Time:	20 minutes
Cooking Time:	45 minutes
Time Until Ready:	1 hour 10 minutes
Serves:	4-6

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, tough ends removed
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Comté cheese (4 ounces.)
1 prepared piecrust, pre-baked

Directions

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut off the top 2" of the aspargus.
• Thinly slice the remaining asparagus stalks.
• Heat butter in a skillet and add the asparagus stalks and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the aspargus tips in simmering salted water, about 6 minutes.
• Drain the asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
• Lightly beat the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a small bowl.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese over the bottom of the crust. Top with the sautéed aspargus stems.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and carefully pour the egg mixture over.
• Decorate the top with asparagus tips.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until quiche is set in the middle.

Delicious served warm with salad.

Source: hamiltro

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