ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM QUICHE

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Nothing says Mother's Day like a quiche. The buttery crust and fresh fillings-in this case, spring favorites asparagus, mushrooms and onion-show Mom how much you care. But don't be intimidated: A super-easy refrigerated pastry makes this recipe a cinch to put together. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Unroll pastry into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edges., Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in asparagus. Transfer to crust. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, basil, salt and pepper; pour over top., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.