Asparagus Quiche
This Asparagus Quiche recipe is a family favorite. It’s full of flavor from mozzarella, gouda, eggs and lots of asparagus! This is the perfect quiche for a baby shower or Easter brunch yet easy enough for a quick weeknight meal.
There’s just *something* about this Asparagus Quiche that keeps our family coming back for more! It’s the best quiche! We’ve been enjoying it almost weekly! If you are looking for an easy asparagus quiche recipe, look no further.
Asparagus lovers, rejoice! While we commonly see spinach or other veggies baked into quiches, I love adding asparagus to this one! It pairs so well with the onion and two different kinds of cheeses (mozzarella and gouda).
This recipe is super simple, it’s easy and it’s perfect for baby showers, holiday breakfasts, potlucks, etc. OR just a delicious weekend breakfast!
Asparagus Quiche Ingredients
Quiche Recipe Notes & Tips
Mozzarella and Gouda Cheeses – You can substitute the cheeses for whatever you like, just keep the proportions the same. Cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese and parmesan cheese would all make delicious alternatives.
Why the nutmeg? Nutmeg enhances creamy flavors and can cut the eggy flavor that can be found in quiches. It’s the little secret ingredient that we never leave out!
Can I use a substitute for light cream? Yes. You can use half-and-half or whole milk.
Do I need to blind bake my pie crust? You do! This helps avoid a soggy crust, and no one wants an asparagus quiche with a bottom crust that’s soggy. Basically, it’s baking it before it has the filling to help it be fully baked through once it’s baked with the filling added. Don’t skip this step!
Decorating the Asparagus on top of the Quiche: The quiche has chopped asparagus mixed in with the filling, but I love to decorate the quiche with a spoke design using extra asparagus spears. You can design the top however you like!
Prevent pie crust edges from over-baking: If your pie crust edges begin to get too brown, then you can cover them with aluminum foil while baking.
Can I add bacon or ham to this asparagus quiche? Yes, of course! Chopped bacon or ham would be a delicious addition.
Can I reheat this asparagus quiche? Yes, just store covered in the refrigerator and reheat!
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BRUNCH Recipes
This healthy asparagus quiche is a great option for a weeknight meal or a savory addition to any brunch spread! I love to include a quiche option at baby showers or brunch parties!
What to Serve with Asparagus Quiche:
- Fruit Salad
- Side Salad
- Muffins
- Mini Orange Rolls
Asparagus Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (unbaked) - deep dish
- 3/4 cup light cream - (can substitute whole milk or half-and-half)
- 1 cup Gouda cheese - shredded
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese - shredded
- 2 large eggs - lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup onion - diced
- 1/2 cup asparagus - chopped finely
- 1 bunch asparagus spears - (for top garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick bottom of pie crust with a fork and bake for 12 minutes. Remove crust from oven and aside to prepare filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together light cream, Gouda, mozzarella, eggs, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Gently stir in the chopped asparagus and onion into the egg mixture.
- Pour the filling into pie crust. If adding asparagus spears on top, trim off the tough ends and arrange asparagus spears around the top to decorate (optional).
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the quiche top is lightly golden and quiche is set (not jiggling when moved). If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil while baking.
- Remove from oven and allow quiche to cool 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or room temperature.
We love asparagus! This was such a great way to use them!
I made this and I’m eating it for lunch for the week! Delicious!
I love the crunch that the asparagus adds to this quiche! This is a family favorite around here.
This dish is absolutely delicious. My mother adores asparagus quiche.