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Asparagus and Bacon Quiche

So simple to make and perfect for teatime or a weekend brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch store-bought pie crust
  • 6 strips of bacon
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 4 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red peppers

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with store-bought pie crust and crimp the edge.
  3. In a mixing bowl whisk eggs, salt, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Set aside.
  4. Cut bacon into strips and fry on medium heat. Place on paper towel to drain.
  5. In skillet from bacon remove all drippings except for one teaspoon. Add onions and asparagus and cook until soft but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  6. Layer the onion and asparagus mixture into the pie shell then scatter the bacon on top.
  7. Whisk the egg mixture again and add the parmesan cheese. Blend well and pour over the top of the bacon in the pie shell.
  8. Place pie on baking sheet and bake.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for another 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  10. Cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into wedges for serving.

Notes

This recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.