Bacon-Asparagus Quiche

* Exported from MasterCook *

Bacon-Asparagus Quiche

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Quiche

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Lb. bacon -- cooked crisp
2 Tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 pastry shell -- (9-inch)
1 Pkg. frozen -- (10 oz.)
asparagus or 1 lb. fresh
asparagus -- cut to 1-inch
1 Piece , cooked tender-crisp and well drained
3 eggs
1 C. Swiss cheese -- cut into 1/4-inch
cubes
1 C. whipping cream -- half and half or
undiluted evaporated milk
1 Dash salt
1/4 Tsp. black pepper
1 Tsp. dried tarragon
1 Tsp. savory leaves

Drain and crumble the bacon. Set aside. Brush mustard
evenly over bottom and sides of pastry shell. Bake shell at
375 degrees for 15 minutes or until firm, but not completely browned.
Sprinkle baked crust with the bacon and arrange cooked, drained
asparagus over. Sprinkle with half the Swiss cheese. Mix
eggs, cream, salt, pepper, tarragon and savory. Pour over
mixture in the shell. Top with remaining Swiss cheese. Return
to oven and bake about 25 to 35 minutes or until quiche is set
in center (a butter knife inserted in the center comes out
clean).


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