Quiche with Ham and Asparagus

Name: Quiche with Ham and Asparagus
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-9 " pie crust, store-bought (find in the refrigerated section); 1-1/4 cups diced, cooked ham (or bacon, cooked and crumbled); 1-1/4 cups fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1/2" lengths (or 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped); 1-1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded (or cheddar, or a mix of cheeses); 2 Tbsp shallot, chopped (or red onion); 6 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups heavy cream (half & half works fine); 3/4 tsp dried dill (or thyme or basil); 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Granny in the Kitchen @homeheart

West Coast, United States

Got leftover ham? An easy and versatile dish to make is Quiche. It's adaptable to a variety of ingredients and seasonings ... whatever you're in the mood for, or have on hand. Creativity is calling!

Granny in the Kitchen @homeheart

West Coast, United States

Got leftover ham? An easy and versatile dish to make is Quiche. It's adaptable to a variety of ingredients and seasonings ... whatever you're in the mood for, or have on hand. Creativity is calling!

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Ingredients

prep 15, bake 45 mins

6-8 servings

1-9" pie crust, store-bought (find in the refrigerated section)
1-1/4 cupsdiced, cooked ham (or bacon, cooked and crumbled)
1-1/4 cupsfresh asparagus spears, cut into 1/2" lengths (or 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped)
1-1/2 cupsSwiss cheese, shredded (or cheddar, or a mix of cheeses)
2 Tbspshallot, chopped (or red onion)
6large eggs
1-1/2 cupsheavy cream (half & half works fine)
3/4 tspdried dill (or thyme or basil)
1 tspsalt
1/4 tsppepper
TIP: if using leeks or mushrooms, sauté them first in a little butter. After they're cooked, season with a sprinkle of salt (and garlic powder if you like.) I like garlic!

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Steps

prep 15, bake 45 mins

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Fit the pie crust into a 9" pie pan. Put a cookie sheet under in case of spills.
3

Mix together the eggs, cream, dill, salt and pepper in a blender.
4

Layer the ham, asparagus, shallot, and cheese into the pie crust.
5

Pour egg mixture over top.
6

Bake at 375 degrees F for about 40-45 minutes until set.
7

Serve with a fresh, green salad.