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Springtime Quiche

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Antiquity Rose in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Course Breakfast
Keyword excelsior
Servings 6

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Filling

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 6 slices crisp cooked bacon, cut into pieces
  • ¼ pound fresh asparagus
  • 1½ cups half and half
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in chives and water. (Dough will be crumbly) Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle that is ⅛ -inch thick. Ease into a 10-inch quiche pan, pressing firmly against bottom and edges. Flute edges.
  • Spread shredded cheese over the bottom of the crust; top with chicken. Sprinkle bacon over chicken. Place asparagus spears in a spoke pattern on top of bacon.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the remaining filling ingredients. Gently pour over meat and asparagus in a quiche pan. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.