Hamdi Saidani Ina Garten’s Asparagus Quiche recipe from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook is one of the best and easiest-to-make Asparagus Quiche recipes ever. This easy quiche is made with asparagus, bacon, eggs, Swiss cheese, half-and-half cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
This Asparagus Quiche should be baked in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Feel free to leave feedback about this tasty breakfast or brunch Quiche.
Asparagus Quiche Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 10 slices bacon
- 2 (8-inch) unbaked pie shells
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Asparagus Quiche
- Preheat the Oven: Turn the oven on to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cook Asparagus: Put the asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover it and cook until it’s soft but not too soft, for 2 to 6 minutes. Take it out and let it cool.
- Cook Bacon: Put the bacon in a big pan and cook it over medium-high heat, turning it now and then, until it’s brown all over, about 10 minutes. Take it out, let it drain on paper towels, and then break it into small pieces.
- Prepare Pie Shells: Brush the pie shells with a lightly beaten egg white. Spread the bacon and asparagus over the pie shells. Sprinkle cheese over the bacon and asparagus.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until they are well mixed. Pour this mixture over the cheese.
- Bake: Put the pie shells in the oven without covering them and bake until the inside is firm, for 35 to 40 minutes. Take them out of the oven and let them cool down to room temperature before eating.
Do You Cook Asparagus Before Putting In Quiche
Yes, you should cook the asparagus before putting it in the quiche. You can cook the asparagus in a steamer for about 2 to 6 minutes before putting it in the quiche.
Alternatively, you can also bake the asparagus in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 to 15 minutes before adding it to the quiche.
What To Serve With Asparagus Quiche
This Asparagus Quiche goes well with Celery Soup, Pesto Pasta Salad or Poached Chicken Breast. It can also be served as breakfast with toast, yogurt, or coffee, or as an easy brunch with mimosas, a fruit platter, or a light soup.
How Long Does Asparagus Quiche Last In The Fridge
Asparagus Quiche can last in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Just cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place it in the fridge.
Can You Freeze Asparagus Quiche
Yes, you can freeze Asparagus Quiche; it can stay frozen for up to 2 to 3 months. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place it in the freezer. You don’t need to thaw it; simply reheat it directly from frozen.
How To Reheat Asparagus Quiche
If your Asparagus Quiche is refrigerated, simply reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes. If the Asparagus Quiche is frozen, then reheat it at the same temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes.
Asparagus Quiche Variations:
- Add Ham: To make ham Asparagus Quiche, add 1 cup of chopped ham when you add the bacon.
- Add Mushrooms: To make mushroom Asparagus Quiche, add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms when you cook the asparagus.
- Use Goat Cheese: To make goat cheese Asparagus Quiche, use 1 cup of crumbled goat cheese instead of Swiss cheese when you add the cheese.
- Make It Crustless: To make crustless Asparagus Quiche, just bake the mix in a greased pie dish instead of the pie shells.
- Add Leek: To make leek Asparagus Quiche, add 1 cup of thinly sliced leeks when you cook the asparagus.
- Add Spinach: To make spinach Asparagus Quiche, add 1 cup of cooked spinach when you add the asparagus to the pie shells.
- Add Crab: To make crab Asparagus Quiche, add 1 cup of crab meat when you add the asparagus to the pie shells.
Asparagus Quiche Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 334
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
- Sodium: 383mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 12g
Try More Quiche Recipes:
- Ham And Cheese Quiche
- Quiche Lorraine
- Spinach Quiche
- Mushroom Quiche
- Crab Quiche
- Salmon Quiche
- Sausage Quiche
- Broccoli Cheese Quiche
Ina Garten Asparagus Quiche
Description
Ina Garten’s Asparagus Quiche recipe from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook is one of the best and easiest-to-make Asparagus Quiche recipes ever. This easy quiche is made with asparagus, bacon, eggs, Swiss cheese, half-and-half cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
This Asparagus Quiche should be baked in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Feel free to leave feedback about this tasty breakfast or brunch Quiche.
Ina Garten Asparagus Quiche Ingredients
How To Make Ina Garten Asparagus Quiche
- Preheat the Oven: Turn the oven on to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cook Asparagus: Put the asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover it and cook until it’s soft but not too soft, for 2 to 6 minutes. Take it out and let it cool.
- Cook Bacon: Put the bacon in a big pan and cook it over medium-high heat, turning it now and then, until it’s brown all over, about 10 minutes. Take it out, let it drain on paper towels, and then break it into small pieces.
- Prepare Pie Shells: Brush the pie shells with a lightly beaten egg white. Spread the bacon and asparagus over the pie shells. Sprinkle cheese over the bacon and asparagus.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until they are well mixed. Pour this mixture over the cheese.
- Bake: Put the pie shells in the oven without covering them and bake until the inside is firm, for 35 to 40 minutes. Take them out of the oven and let them cool down to room temperature before eating.
