ASPARAGUS FLAN (FROM FWDGF)

Asparagus Flan (From Fwdgf) image

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 asparagus spears, tough ends cut off and peeled
4 ounces bacon, coarsley chopped (or crabmeat)
8 eggs
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs chervil, minced (or parsley or chives)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Boil the asparagus in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Chop each stalk into 2 or 3 pieces and set aside.
Saute the bacon in a nonstick frying pan till crisp. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl (reserving some chervil for garnish). Pour the egg mixture into a 9" pie plate, 2 inches deep. Sprinkle in the asparagus and bacon. Bake for 15-20 minutes till the custard is set but not dried out.
Serve immediately, topping with some reserved chervil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 266.8, Sodium 301.3, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 11.3