Asparagus Quiche

Name: Asparagus Quiche
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for work surface; 1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough; 5 large eggs, well beaten; 1 c. half-and-half; 2 tbsp. chopped scallions; 2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 oz. Gruyère, grated (about 1 cup); 4 oz. asparagus, chopped into 2-inch pieces

Make the most of asparagus season with this custardy treat!

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: May 6, 2022

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asparagus quiche on a table with a basket of fresh asparagus near

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 35 mins

This pie is inspired by Oceana County, Michigan (aka The Asparagus Capital of the Nation), where the sandy soil creates ideal conditions for growing the green, stalky veggie. Each June since 1974 they hold a National Asparagus Festival, where you can check out the "spear-ited" events, meet the Asparagus Queen, watch the parade, and taste many, many recipes. Can't make it? Make the most of your own prize-winning spears with this custardy quiche.

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for work surface
1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough
5 large eggs, well beaten
1 cup half-and-half
2 Tbsp. chopped scallions
2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. Gruyère, grated (about 1 cup)
4 oz. asparagus, chopped into 2-inch pieces

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 13-inch circle. Fit into bottom and up sides of a deep-dish pie plate; crimp edges. Chill at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Whisk together eggs, half- and-half, scallions, tarragon, and mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into prepared crust. Sprinkle with half the Gruyère and arrange asparagus over top. Top with remaining cheese.
3. Step 3Bake, just until set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.