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Ham and Asparagus Quiche

5 from 6 votes
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 unbaked pie crust* (you can make your own pastry dough or buy prepared crust at the grocery)
  • Pie Crust:
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed & cold
  • 2-3 tablespoons water

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the dough into a pie or tart pan and mold into the shape of the dish. Place the pie crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
  • Pour the filling into the well-chilled pie crust, and bake for 50 minutes or until golden and cooked through (the center shouldn’t jiggle).
  • Cool and serve.

Pie Crust:

  • Place the first 3 ingredients in a food processor and pulse.
  • Add cold butter and using on/off turns, process until coarse meals forms.
  • Add the water 1 tbsp at a time and process until moist clumps form, adding more water 1 tsp at a time if mixture is dry.
  • Form dough into a disk, wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 1200kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 68g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 4000mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g
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