Asparagus Cheddar Quiche 🥚🧀
Description: This delightful Asparagus Cheddar Quiche recipe was discovered in one of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board’s annual calendars. It’s an exceptional method to utilize any leftover cooked asparagus from a lavish Sunday dinner. Perfect for brunch or a quick weeknight meal, this savory quiche is a delectable combination of flavors and textures that will surely tantalize your taste buds.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2395.1
- Fat Content: 168.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 77.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 1017.2mg
- Sodium Content: 5159.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 127.3g
- Fiber Content: 18.2g
- Sugar Content: 12.6g
- Protein Content: 99.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dijon mustard |
| 1 | butter |
| 2 | onion |
| 1 | fresh dill |
| 1/4 | asparagus |
| 1 | cheddar cheese |
| 1 1/2 | eggs |
| 4 | milk |
| 1 | salt |
| 1 | pepper |
| 1/4 | nutmeg |
| – | cayenne |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Pie Shell: Brush the partially baked pie shell with Dijon mustard, ensuring an even coating. Set aside for later use.
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Cook Onion: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are tender, taking care not to brown them.
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Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked onion with fresh dill, chopped asparagus, and grated cheddar cheese. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
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Fill Pie Shell: Spoon the onion, dill, asparagus, and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared pie shell, spreading it out to cover the base evenly.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Then, add the milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne, whisking until all ingredients are well combined.
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Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and cheese filling in the pie shell, ensuring that it spreads evenly.
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Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is golden brown.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes for easier slicing.
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Serve: Slice the quiche into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy this delicious Asparagus Cheddar Quiche as a delightful meal any time of the day!
Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply craving a comforting weeknight dinner, this Asparagus Cheddar Quiche is sure to impress with its rich flavors and fluffy texture. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to incorporate nutritious asparagus into your diet while indulging in cheesy goodness. So, give this recipe a try and delight your family and friends with a homemade quiche that’s both satisfying and delicious! 🍽️🥂
