Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Brunch Anytime

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (35)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(35)

Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 (11-inch) store-bought pie dough
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Roll out pie dough and mold into an 11-inch pie dish, crimping the edges to make ridges. Pierce the dough with a fork several times. Bake in the hot oven until slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Turn the oven down to 325 degrees F.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter, onions, asparagus, cayenne and garlic. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the asparagus is soft and mixture is fragrant. Remove from the pan to a bowl and let cool.

In a large bowl, add the chives, Dijon mustard, eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

Add the asparagus mixture to the pie shell, then pour in the egg mixture. Top with the Cheddar and bake until the eggs are set, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, cut into wedges and serve.

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Comments & Reviews

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Debbie Hartsville, SC 01-30-2010
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I might make some modifications next time.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I followed the advice of others and cut the salt a bit. My husband said he liked the quiche, but I thought the nutmeg... overpowered the recipe a bit. Next time I would probably cut that to 1/4 or eliminate it all together. I also eliminated the onions and chives because my husband is allergic, so that might have interfered with the flavor a bit. Not bad though...not as awesome as he made it out on the episode, but that might have been b/c of my eliminations. Onions make so much difference, so it's hard to say. :)Read more
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Heather Round Rock, TX 01-28-2010
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Too Salty
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Too much salt and pepper (and i love pepper). It seemed to overpower the delicate tendency of the egg. Asparagus had great... flavor. 35 minutes is not long enough at all.Read more
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Kathleen North Platte , NE 01-11-2010
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Dua
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Make it your own if you think the salt to much cut it back and the pepper many rescpie i leave somthing out our change
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jacquie the villages, FL 01-09-2010
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what a hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is such a simple recipe with good wholesome ingredients that carry throughout the dish. so very flavorful...cheesy and... fragrant. the aspaaragus was tender. the crust was a nice touch 2. I used fat free half and half and it was just delish! Read more
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Judy Tallahassee, FL 01-07-2010
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TOO Salty!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I should have read the comments/reviews before I bought the ingredients for this quiche. I would have saved instead of... failed. Way too much salt in this recipe! It absolutely ruined it!! I have definitely learned a lesson: Always read the comments/reviews about what others have said about the recipe BEFORE I try it. What a waste of expensive ingredients!! I thought at the time, "1 tablespoon of salt is a lot, but that's what the recipe calls for......" so I followed the recipe and should have followed my instincts instead.Read more
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Janice Paw Paw, MI 01-05-2010
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SALT/PEPPER---Shame on me
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

i watched Big Daddy on the show and was so excited to try his recipe I just followed like a little sheep. I'm sure it would... have been really good, but for the salt and pepper who can be sure. So maybe when asparagus is in season Ill try it again too pricey to fail....Read more