Ham and Asparagus Quiche

This ham and asparagus quiche recipe is delicious, easy to make and perfect for brunch!  How about making it for your next party!

My sister gave me this recipe.  It actually calls for broccoli but I forgot to pick some up when I was at the store and didn’t feel like running back out to get some.  Fortunately, I had asparagus in the fridge!

The fun part about quiche is you can substitute all kinds of good stuff for the ham and asparagus!  Like broccoli and onions, or Swiss cheese instead of the cheddar cheese that I used.  Just as long as you keep the egg to cream ratio the same, you are good to go.

What is your favorite quiche to make or eat?

I have to say this is probably my favorite combination!  Why?  Because I love smoked shoulder and asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables.  Put them together with eggs and cream and I’m in heaven.  Absolute heaven!!

Do you have to make your own pie crust to make this quiche?

No, absolutely not.  You can if you want to but I used store bought, frozen, 9 inch pie crusts.

Do you like making pie crust?  I have only made one pie crust in my life.

My grandmother made the best, flakiest crust in the world.  Okay, I know.  I haven’t been all over the world bursting into people’s houses and asking to sample their pie crusts.  But, if you asked me to choose one thing my grandmother used to make that I’d like to eat again, I would pick her apple pie because of her delicious flaky crust!

Christopher used to make really good pie crust but he hasn’t in a while.  I’ll have to ask him to make some soon, to see if he still has the touch!

How to make ham and asparagus quiche

Pre-step

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. line a large jellyroll pan with foil. Take out a large mixing bowl.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, leftover smoked shoulder and chopped asparagus!

Step two

Crack the eggs in the mixing bowl and add light cream.  Whisk the eggs and cream together until they are combined.

Step three

Add the cheese, ham and asparagus and mix with a rubber spatula until they are just combined.

Step four

Get the frozen pie crusts and place them on the foil lined jelly roll pan and divide the ham and asparagus quiche batter equally between the crusts.

Step five

Place the two ham and asparagus quiche in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Step six

Once the timer dings, lower the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 25 minutes.

You will know it’s done when you insert a butter knife in the ham and asparagus quiche and it comes out clean.

Let the two quiches cool for 15 minutes before cutting into them.

Plate the Ham and Asparagus Quiche

It’s creamy and delicious!

Let’s get a closer view.

Now to take a forkful of this scrumptious quiche.

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I hope you enjoyed this ham and asparagus quiche recipe!

And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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Ham and Asparagus Quiche

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

This quiche is so delicious that you're going to make it for every brunch you host!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ham and asparagus quiche

Servings: 16 slices

Calories: 279 kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups light cream
• 1/2 pound asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 cups smoked shoulder chopped
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or Swiss
• 2 9 inch pie crust frozen or fresh

Tools

Large mixing bowl

Whisk

Rubber spatula

Large jelly roll pan covered in foil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 F and

1. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl.  Add light cream and whisk until combined

2. Stir in the ham, asparagus and cheese

3. Place pie crusts on the foil lined jelly roll pan and pour the ham and asparagus quiche evenly between the two crusts

4. Bake for 15 minutes

Lower the oven temperature to 350 F

1. Bake for 25 minutes or until a butter knife comes out clean when you stick it in the quiche

2. Cool for 15 minutes before you cut into the quiche

3. Plate

4. Serve

5. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts

Ham and Asparagus Quiche

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 125mg 42%

Sodium 311mg 13%

Potassium 97mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 13.1%

Vitamin C 1.2%

Calcium 13.7%

Iron 4.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.