Asparagus and Turkey Bacon Quiche

This was my first quiche and I have to say I like quiche!  It's such an easy and portable breakfast food too.  I made this for a work potluck and it was devoured!  I loved the combination of asparagus and bacon, but you could use ham and broccoli, asparagus and tomatoes, chicken and roasted red pepper-whatever you're feeling!

Asparagus and Turkey Bacon Quiche

source: Allrecipes, slightly adapted by Amy's New Kitchen
serves 8 per quiche, makes 2 full quiche!  :)

Ingredients:

• 2 unbaked deep dish pie shells
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 10 slices turkey bacon
• 1/4 cup diced green onions
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 cups shredded colby & monterrey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 400.  Pre-bake pie crusts for 10 minutes.


Blanche asparagus by placing in a microwave safe container in a single layer and just covering with water.  Cook on high for 2 minutes.   Remove from water and set aside and let cool.


Cook bacon in a skillet until browned.  Cut into smaller pieces and set aside.


Place asparagus, bacon pieces, and green onions evenly between the 2 pie shells.  Sprinkle cheese on top.  In a bowl beat together eggs, half & half, nutmeg, salt and pepper.  Pour egg mixture evenly on top of cheese.


Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until egg mixture is firm and set.  Make sure to check with a toothpick.

This was such a pretty quiche and plates really nicely.  I loved all the colors and flavors in it.  I would highly recommend it if you're feeding a group!