Asparagus and Gruyere Deep Dish Quiche
This easy deep dish asparagus quiche is a flavorful and savory dish that's perfect for brunch or a light dinner. Made with a buttery crust, a rich custard filling, and tender asparagus, this quiche is both elegant and comforting, with a perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors.
Servings: 10
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts premade
- 3 cups asparagus cooked and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces(this was one small/medium bunch)
- 7 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups half and half cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- stack pie crusts inside a deep dish quiche pan and press into sides
- Precook pie crust for about 10 minutes (Use pie weights to prevent shrinkage of crusts)
- While crust is cooking, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl
- Stir in cheese, cooked vegetables, and herbs.
- Pour into warm crust and return to oven and bake for about 50 to 60 minutes. Check the quiche in the last 15 minutes and cover with foil if it is getting too much color
- Quiche should be slightly jiggly and will firm up as it cools
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 922IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2mg