Description
A savory quiche with tender asparagus and creamy Gruyere cheese baked in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and trim edges.
- Blind bake crust for 10 minutes.
- Spread asparagus and Gruyere cheese evenly over the crust.
- Whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Pour egg mixture over the asparagus and cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Blind bake the crust to prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh asparagus for best texture.
- Let quiche rest before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 170mg