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 (26)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(26)

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

recipe Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche
W Lexington, SC 10-27-2009
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Great quiche with modifications
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I agree with the other posters about too much salt and pepper. I did 1/2 tablespoon of both instead of a full tablespoon. I... also did a 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg. My husband thought that the nutmeg dominated the dish when I used the full teaspoon called for in the recipe. So, now I just know to do only 1/2 of all 3. I think the recipe is easy to follow. I've made it for parties and people LOVE it! The rolled out pie crust gives the dish a "this is a hard dish to make" look even though it's quite the opposite. Read more
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Sarah Oneonta, NY 10-20-2009
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great but salty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I agree with these other reviews...this was too salty...a pinch is all you need I'm sure...and definitely bake it at least 10... mins longer than as stated.Read more
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STEPHANIE SAN DIEGO, CA 09-17-2009
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AWESOME
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe...will keep in my recipe file. Super simple and Delish!!!
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Diana Kinnelon, NJ 09-13-2009
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Great Quiche!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this Quiche for a family party and everyone loved it. I just cut the salt and pepper to 1/2 teaspoon and cooked it... for 50 to 55 minutes as other reviews suggested. It came out perfect! I will definitely make this receipe again.Read more
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Tas Beltsville, MD 09-07-2009
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Wonderful quiche!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The quiche turned out perfect, with a few adjustments to the printed recipe. I cut the salt and pepper to a 1/2 tsp each and... cooked it for 50 minutes. It came out perfect! I loved the flavor and will definitely make this quiche again!Read more
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William Cleveland, OH 09-03-2009
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Way Too Much Salt!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I agree about the amount of salt. I had to toss it because of too much salt. I will try it again with one... teaspoon. Bill Cleveland, OH. 9-03-09Read more