Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 quantity short crust pastry
 1 x 16 oz. can asparagus cuts
 Egg yolks4
 Cream1/2 Pint
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
 Pinch grated nutmeg
 Gruyere cheese4 Ounce
 Butter1 Ounce
 Salt To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven at 350°F.

MAKING
2. Make the pastries while rolling in floured board.
3. Take a greased 8 or 9-inch greased flan ring and make the pastry to properly fit the ring.
4. Trim the edge of the pastry by using a knife. Keep in the refrigerator while preparing the stuffing.
5. Now, drain the asparagus for making the stuffing.
6. In a bowl, beat egg yolks, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
7. Then, cut the cheese into slice of 1/2-inch squares each.
8. Place cheese slice in the pastry case and place the asparagus on the top.
9. Add the cream and egg mixture on the ingredients in flan ring. Sprinkle butter and place in the oven for about 10 minutes.
10. Reduce temperature 350°F and bake again for 20 minutes or till it set and turn golden.

SERVING
15. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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