This asparagus quiche with Gouda is the perfect brunch recipe for company.
Learn how to make asparagus quiche, and serve it at breakfast with afruit salad.
If this is for brunch, consider pairing with a fresh green salad with atangy vinaigretteandroasted fingerling potatoesorcarrots.
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Ingredients
1large egg white, lightly beaten
1(14.1-oz.)
refrigerated piecrusts
1Tbsp.unsaltedbutter
3/4cupthinly sliced spring onions (from 1 bunch)
4oz.asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-in.
Unroll 1 piecrust; fit inside a 9-inch pie plate.
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Trim excess dough around edge.
Brush dough edge with some of the egg-water mixture.
Braid crust:
Unroll remaining piecrust; cut into 12-inch-wide strips.
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Pinch the 3 longest strips (from the center) together at 1 end to seal; braid.
(Discard remaining dough.)
Parbake pie crust:
Preheat oven to 425F.
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Press braids gently onto the dough edge.
Brush braided dough with remaining egg-water mixture.
Place parchment paper over frozen piecrust, and top with pie weights.
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Bake until crust is lightly golden and set, about 10 minutes.
Remove weights and parchment; continue baking until crust is fully dry, about 5 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
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Cook asparagus:
Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
Add spring onions, asparagus, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
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Cook, stirring often, until very soft, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
Add quiche filling to crust:
Spoon onion-asparagus mixture into cooled piecrust; sprinkle with cheese.
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Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 2 teaspoons tarragon, pepper, chives, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
Pour over vegetable mixture.
Bake quiche:
Bake at 350F until middle is nearly set, about 40 minutes.
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Sprinkle with remaining 12 teaspoon tarragon.
Prepare this quiche up to one day ahead.
it’s possible for you to also freeze the quiche for up to two months.
Thaw overnight if frozen, then reheat, covered, in a 350F oven until hot throughout before serving.
you’re able to also freeze leftover slices for up to two months.
Thaw overnight if frozen, then reheat until hot throughout before serving.
you might also serve leftovers chilled or at room temperature.
What To Serve With Asparagus Quiche
Asparagus quiche is the perfect centerpiece for your brunch table.
Frequently Asked Questions
you could use frozen asparagus for this quiche.
Just thaw and drain excess moisture before using.
Try making this quiche with ahash brown crust, or without a crust at all, if preferred.
Note you may need to adjust the baking time.
Blind-baking the crust until golden brown is the best way of avoiding a soggy bottom.
Blind-baking helps set and crisp up the crust before the filling goes in.
This quiche is best served warm or at room temperature.
