Best Foodasparagus Leek And Gruyere Quiche Asparagus Leek And Gruyere Quiche Recipes

Asparagus, Leek, and Gruyere Quiche image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

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.

Asparagus & Leek Quiche image

Provided by HoldenCooks81

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 quiche, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 leek
1 lb asparagus
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
1 pie crust

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lowest position. Cut off woody ends of asparagus then cut in small pieces on the diagonal. Cut the white and light green part of the leek in half, then thinly slice. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leek and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes. Let cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Place piecrust on rimmed baking sheet. Top with asparagus mixture, then pour the egg mixture on top of that. Bake until center of quiche is just set, about 50-60 minutes, and rotate the sheet halfway through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
To store, let cool, then refrigerate up to one day. Reheat at 350 until warm, about 30 minutes.

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Bake crust at 425° for 6-7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. , Cook the asparagus spears in a small amount of water until tender. Drain and cool. Set aside three spears for garnish; cut the remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces. Combine the asparagus pieces and onions; add flour and toss. Pour into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, basil and cayenne; pour over asparagus mixture. , Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Split the reserved asparagus spears lengthwise and arrange, cut side down, in a wheel pattern on top of filling. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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