Asparagus & Ricotta Quiche
Cheesy, loaded with asparagus, and with a smoky kiss from the double-smoked bacon, this easy Asparagus & Ricotta Quiche is perfect for light meals!
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust make your own or buy a prepared crust. Let it thaw before using.
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup ricotta
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- ½ pound asparagus washed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- ¼ pound double smoked bacon chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (190°C).
- Prepare your pie crust. If using a store-bought crust, simply unroll it and place it in a pie dish. If you’re making your own, roll it out and fit it into the dish, trimming any excess. Prick it with a fork in 4-5 spots and add beans or blind-baking pellets then pre-bake the pie shell for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven and remove the beans or blind-baking pellets.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it’s crispy. Once cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it drain on a paper towel. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs, ricotta, and heavy whipping cream in a large bowl. Make sure the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add the gruyere cheese to the egg mixture, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Arrange the asparagus and crumbled bacon evenly in the prepared pie crust.
- Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the asparagus and bacon, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
- Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool the quiche for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the filling set and makes it easier to cut.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use a pre-made pie crust for convenience, but a homemade crust will add an extra touch of flavor.
- Crisping the bacon ahead of time ensures that you don’t end up with soggy pieces in your quiche.
- Whisk the eggs thoroughly to avoid any streaks of egg white in the filling.
- Let the quiche cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set properly.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, you can omit the bacon and add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 20gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 222mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 977IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 3mg
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