Bacon Asparagus Quiche with Puff Pastry
- 1 whole Sheet Puff Pastry, Thawed
- 3 slices Bacon
- 8 spears Asparagus, Tough Ends Removed Then Cut Into 1 - 2 Inch Lengths
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 whole Eggs
- 5 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
- 3 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced
- Salt And Pepper
- Hot Sauce For Serving, Optional
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Stretch the puff pastry into an 8-inch pie plate, trimming off the overhang and saving any extra for another use.
- Place a smaller dish inside the pie plate on top of the pastry and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake the pastry crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven.
- Remove the top dish and set the pan with the crust aside to cool.
- Reduce the oven heat to 375 F.
- Meanwhile, prep the filling.
- Cut the bacon into small bits, then fry in a skillet over medium heat.
- When its crisp, remove it from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Bring a few inches of salted water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the asparagus and boil the asparagus for 2 minutes.
- Then drain off the water and set asparagus aside.
- Combine the cornstarch and milk together in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, half of the cheese, scallions, bacon, a sprinkle of salt, and lots of black pepper.
- Whisk to combine.
- Into the partially cooked crust, add the remaining cheese to form a barrier between the egg filling and the crust.
- Top the cheese with the asparagus.
- Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus.
- Bake the quiche at 375 F for 20-30 minutes or until the egg is no longer jiggly when you shake the quiche and the crust is browned.
- Remove it from the oven and set it on a rack.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve!
pastry, bacon, lengths, cornstarch, milk, eggs, cheddar cheese, scallions, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/bacon-asparagus-quiche-with-puff-pastry/ (may not work)