Springtime Quiche

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Chef Test Kitchens Consultant at Land O'Lakes

Fresh chives in the crust and fresh asparagus in the quiche create a savory springtime delight.


Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

Crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Filling

6 slices crisply cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound fresh asparagus spears
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper





Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chives and enough water just until flour is moistened. (Mixture will be crumbly.) Shape into ball; flatten slightly.

Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into ungreased 10-inch quiche pan; unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan. Crimp or flute edge of crust. 

Sprinkle bacon over bottom of crust. Cut half of asparagus into 1-inch lengths; cut remaining asparagus into 4-inch lengths. 

Combine 1-inch asparagus pieces, cheese, half & half, eggs, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Pour over crust. Place 4-inch asparagus spears in random pattern on top of egg mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set in center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.





Recipe Tip:

- Add 1 cup cubed cooked chicken with the bacon to make this quiche even heartier.

- Quiche can be made in 9-inch glass pie pan. Increase baking time to 45 to 50 minutes.

- To make ahead, bake as directed; cool to room temperature (30 minutes). Cover; refrigerate overnight. To serve, allow quiche to come to room temperature (about 1 hour). Heat oven to 300°F. Warm quiche in oven until heated through (15 minutes).

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