ASPARAGUS SWISS QUICHE

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Fresh asparagus stars along with bacon, onion and Swiss cheese in this hearty quiche. -Mary Ann Taylor, Rockwell, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

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° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.