Description
Ina Garten’s asparagus quiche delivers Parisian charm with creamy eggs and tender green spears nestled in a buttery crust. Sophisticated yet simple, this quiche invites you to savor each luxurious bite of French-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 10 slices bacon
Pastry Ingredients:
- 2 (8-inch) unbaked pie shells
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
Seasoning and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) half-and-half cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Prepare the asparagus by placing it in a steamer basket over 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of rapidly boiling water. Cover and steam for 2 to 6 minutes until tender yet crisp. Remove and allow to cool completely on a clean kitchen towel.
- Render the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, rotating periodically to ensure uniform crispness. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until golden brown and perfectly crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease, then crumble into small fragments.
- Delicately brush the pie shells with a whisked egg white, creating a protective barrier against moisture. Distribute the crumbled bacon and cooled asparagus evenly across the surface. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the bacon and asparagus layer.
- Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth. Carefully pour the silky mixture over the cheese-topped pie shells.
- Slide the prepared quiches into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes. The quiche is ready when the center is set and the top displays a golden, slightly puffy appearance. Remove from the oven and allow to rest at room temperature for optimal serving consistency.
Notes
- Impress guests with a make-ahead quiche that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet masterpiece.
- Storing leftovers becomes effortless as this dish keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for three full days.
- Gentle oven reheating preserves the quiche’s delicate texture and rich, layered flavors.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee a silky-smooth egg mixture that bakes to perfection.
- Nutmeg’s subtle warmth elevates the entire dish, adding complexity to each delightful bite.
- Golden-brown crusts emerge from a clever egg white wash technique that guarantees a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg