Asparagus Quiche

 

Farmer’s Market

 

1     pound fresh asparagus, cut into ˝ -inch pieces

˝    pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced

3     large eggs

1     cup milk

˝    teaspoon salt

˝    teaspoon fresh ground pepper

2     cups shredded Swiss cheese

1     9-inch deep dish pie crust

       *For garnish, reserve 6 trimmed asparagus spears and form pinwheel design on top of quiche

 

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.  Steam or cook asparagus and mushrooms for about 5 minutes; drain and cool slightly.  Place asparagus and mushrooms in bottom of crust and cover with shredded cheese.  In a small bowl, mix eggs with milk and seasoning. Pour over cheese.  Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack.

Yield:  6 servings.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist

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