Bacon-Asparagus Quiche

Why go through the hassle of making a big dinner when you can try this tasty recipe that uses crisp bacon, fresh asparagus and swiss cheese.

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

758 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4-6 suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	bacon	cooked crisp, well drained
2	teaspoons	prepared mustard	dijon-style
1	each	pie shell (9 inch)	9-inch
1	pound	asparagus	fresh or 10 oz frozen package
3	large	eggs
1	cup	swiss cheese	cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1	cup	heavy whipping cream	or half and half, or undiluted evaporated milk
1	teaspoon	tarragon	dried
1	teaspoon	savory

Directions

Drain and crumble the bacon. Set aside. Chop asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Cook until tender-crisp. Remove from heat and drain well.

Brush mustard evenly over bottom and sides of pastry shell. Bake shell at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until firm, but not completely browned.

Sprinkle baked crust with the bacon and arrange cooked, drained asparagus over. Sprinkle with half the Swiss cheese. Mix eggs, cream, salt, pepper, tarragon and savory. Pour over mixture in the shell. Top with remaining Swiss cheese.

Return to oven and bake about 25 to 35 minutes or until quiche is set in center (a butter knife inserted in the center comes out clean).

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 302g

Amount per Serving

Calories 758 71% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.0g	92%
Saturated Fat 26.0g	130%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 303mg	101%
Sodium 1622mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	12%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 31.0g	62%

Vitamin A	39%		Vitamin C	12%
Calcium	11%		Iron	27%

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

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