Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Quiche

Breakfast Casserole - Breakfast and Brunch

A delicious way to celebrate spring and its abundant supply of fresh asparagus. This quiche is a cinch to put together and so very yummy. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 10-inch quiche

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Quiche

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 bunch fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 pastry for a 10-inch deep-dish pie crust

6 large eggs

beaten

¾ cup milk

½ cup half-and-half cream

1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese

5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

1 green onion

chopped

Slow Cooker Egg Casserole

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus until slightly tender 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.

Step 3

Combine asparagus eggs milk half-and-half French-fried onions Swiss cheese Cheddar cheese and green onion in a bowl. Pour into prepared pie pastry.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until center of quiche is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean about 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Quiche

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 437.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.7g 37%

Carbohydrates: 20.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 31.4g 48%

Saturated Fat: 13.5g 68%

Cholesterol: 185.1mg 62%

Vitamin A Iu: 1081.1IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 71.6mcg 18%

Calcium: 375.6mg 38%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 32.8mg 12%

Potassium: 272.1mg 8%

Sodium: 423mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 282.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.