Asparagus Quiche

• 1 pound fresh baby asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
• 10 slices bacon
• 2 T. butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 C. half & half cream
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 C. Swiss Cheese or shredded mozzarella

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Place asparagus in steamer over boiling water. Cook until tender but firm. 2-5 min. Fry bacon until crisp. Set out onto a paper towel.
3. If using a single crust, Place into a quiche dish, prick with a fork and weight down crust. Bake for 10 min. in preheat oven. Remove from oven.
4. Add pizza ingredients: fried and crumbled bacon, chopped asparagus, and cheese. Top with beaten eggs mixed with spices and garlic.
5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 min. Let cool slightly before cutting.

baby asparagus, bacon, butter, onion, garlic, eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, swiss cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/asparagus-quiche-50153611 (may not work)