Asparagus, Tomato & Cheddar Quiche {Quick & Easy}
A quick and easy quiche recipe for the “non-baker” or for when you want a fancy and impressive company worthy meal with only about 10 minutes prep time. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 292.9kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust 9-inch deep-dish pre-baked frozen, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic optional
- ½ lb fresh asparagus cut into ½ inch pieces*
- ¼ cup cherry/grape tomatoes cut in half
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half & half or mik
- 2 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Pierce pie crust with a fork several times.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add butter. When butter is melted add onion and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until onions soften ( but aren’t browned). Add asparagus and tomatoes and cook for approx. 5 mins. until asparagus begins to soften. Place mixture in a bowl and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl add eggs, half and half, chives, Dijon, nutmeg and cayenne. Whisk until well combined.
- Add asparagus/tomato mixture to pie shell. Pour egg mixture over asparagus mixture. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and bake until eggs are set (approx. 35 mins.)
Notes
Reheating Cooked Quiche:
If you’re planning on reheating your cooked quiche there are a few steps you want to make sure you follow after baking to ensure the quiche reheats well. 1.After baking quiche allow it to cool completely ( on a wire rack) before covering with plastic wrap. ( Covering it while the quiche is still warm could cause condensation to form = soggy crust). Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2.When ready to reheat- Place quiche on countertop and allow to warm while you preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 325F 3.Remove plastic wrap and cover with aluminum foil- bake for 8-10 minutes or until warm throughout. 4.If warming up just one slice of quiche- wrap in foil and bake for 8-10 minutes
If you’re planning on reheating your cooked quiche there are a few steps you want to make sure you follow after baking to ensure the quiche reheats well. 1.After baking quiche allow it to cool completely ( on a wire rack) before covering with plastic wrap. ( Covering it while the quiche is still warm could cause condensation to form = soggy crust). Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2.When ready to reheat- Place quiche on countertop and allow to warm while you preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 325F 3.Remove plastic wrap and cover with aluminum foil- bake for 8-10 minutes or until warm throughout. 4.If warming up just one slice of quiche- wrap in foil and bake for 8-10 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10.8g | Fat: 20.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 156.9mg | Sodium: 290.5mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 5g