Springtime Quiche

Just in time for spring, you will love this scrumptious quiche made with chicken, cheddar cheese and asparagus.

90 minutes Prep: 50 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

503 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients



1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/3	cup	butter	or margarine
2	tablespoons	chives	fresh, chopped
2	tablespoons	water	cold


2	cups	cheddar cheese	shredded
1	cup	chicken	cooked, shredded
6	each	bacon	slices, crisply cooked
1/4	pound	asparagus
1 1/2	cup	light cream
4	large	eggs	slightly beaten
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in chives and water (mixture will be crumbly). Shape into ball. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12 inch circle 1/8 inch thick. Fold into quarters; unfold and ease into 10 inch quiche pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Flute edges.

Spread cheese over bottom of crust; top with chicken. Sprinkle bacon over chicken. Place asparagus spears in spoke pattern on top of bacon.

In small bowl, stir together remaining filling ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set in center. Let stand 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 228g

Amount per Serving

Calories 503 68% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.0g	59%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	111%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 312mg	104%
Sodium 511mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 13.0g	26%

Vitamin A	32%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	13%		Iron	17%

* 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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