Asparagus Quiche

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Asparagus Quiche

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Asparagus Vegetables
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
8 slices bacon
1/2 pound swiss cheese -- grated
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt and dash of
pepper

Wash asparagus, discard tough portion, set aside some spears for decoration. Cu
t up rest into 1/2-inch pieces. Put in saucepan with water and boil; simmer for
5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Prepare pie crust, refrigerate. P
reheat oven to 375 degrees. Saute bacon; drain. Sprinkle bottom of pie shell wi
th bacon, cheese and cut up asparagus. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutm
eg, salt and pepper just until combined. Pour cream mix into pie shell. Arrange
asparagus spears on top. Bake 40 minutes or just until puffy and golden. Serve
warm.

By "Diane Geary." <diane@keyway.net> on Feb 4, 1998.





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