• Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 50 minutes
  • Serves: 8 servings

Asparagus-and-Bacon Quiche

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Category: Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian, Asparagus

 Ingredients List

  • 15 1/2 15 ounce package refrigerated piecrust (1 sheet)
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 5 ounce package grated Swiss cheese
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

 Directions

1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.
Unroll 1 sheet of piecrust and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Fold piecrust edges under and crimp. Set aside.

3.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus; discard tough ends. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; place in a small microwave-safe baking dish. Cover dish tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; fold back a small corner to allow steam to escape.

4.
Microwave on High (100 percent power) for 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender; drain well.

5.
Place asparagus in bottom of prepared crust. Top evenly with crumbled bacon and cheese.

6.
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour over cheese.

7.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set.

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