Asparagus Tomato Quiche
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
- 10 fresh asparagus spears
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices
- Line unpricked pie shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450u0b0 for 5 minutes. Remove foil; return to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 350u0b0. Cut six asparagus spears 4 in. long for garnish; set aside. Cut remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces; place in bottom of pie shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and flour. Add cream, salt, paprika and mustard; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese. Pour over asparagus. Bake for 30 minutes. Arrange asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Place tomatoes in between asparagus spears.
pastry shell, eggs, allpurpose, cream, salt, paprika, ground mustard, swiss cheese, tomato
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-tomato-quiche/ (may not work)