Springtime Asparagus Quiche
Ingredients:
- 3/4 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 ounce Organic Prairie Hardwood Smoked Boneless Ham, diced
- 1 cup Organic Valley Baby Swiss Cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 Organic Valley Extra Large Eggs
- 1 cup Organic Valley Half & Half
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoon Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 pie shell (home made or frozen)
Directions:
When the first green crowns of asparagus poke out of the earth, you know it’s spring! This quiche is delicious with Organic Prairie Ham or Bacon.
Total time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
1. Trim the asparagus, using the tender parts for the quiche, and saving the tougher stems for soup. Cook or steam asparagus until crisp-tender; drain well. Arrange cooked asparagus pieces over bottom of pastry shell. Top with diced ham.
2. In a small bowl, combine Swiss cheese and flour. Sprinkle over ham.
3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a fork until frothy. Add half & half, salt, and pepper. Mix well and pour into pastry shell.
4. Sprinkle Organic Valley Parmesan Cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Quiche is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Note
Try leftover Organic Prairie Bacon as a alternative to the ham.