Description
A comforting quiche filled with creamy eggs, tender asparagus, and rich Gruyere cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
- Sauté the asparagus in a skillet lightly until tender.
- Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Spread the sautéed asparagus and grated Gruyere cheese evenly over the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set and golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a crustless version, omit the pie crust and bake the filling directly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg