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Quick Crispy Bacon Asparagus Gruyere Quiche

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A quick and easy quiche featuring crispy bacon, fresh asparagus, and rich Gruyere cheese in a flaky pie crust, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  3. In the same skillet with reserved bacon fat (add olive oil if needed), sauté asparagus pieces for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Press gently to fit and prick the bottom a few times with a fork. Optionally blind bake for 7 minutes to prevent sogginess.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in salt, freshly cracked pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Scatter crispy bacon evenly over the pie crust. Add sautéed asparagus on top, then sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese evenly.
  7. Slowly pour the egg and cream mixture over the filling, allowing it to settle gently without overflowing.
  8. Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until custard is set and top is golden brown. The center should be firm and not jiggle when nudged.
  9. Let the quiche rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Crisp bacon separately to avoid sogginess. Blind bake crust to prevent soggy bottom. Let quiche cool before slicing for clean cuts. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Reheat in oven to maintain crust crispness.

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