Description
Creamy Asparagus Quiche is one of my favorite comforting recipes for spring and brunch gatherings. This savory quiche combines tender fresh asparagus, sweet onion, rich eggs, cream, milk, and melted Gruyère cheese inside a buttery flaky crust. It bakes into a creamy, golden slice that feels elegant but stays wonderfully simple to prepare. I love serving this asparagus quiche for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner with a crisp salad. It stores beautifully, reheats well, and brings fresh seasonal flavor to the table in the most delicious way.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
- Add the asparagus pieces and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from the heat and let the vegetables cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Sprinkle half of the Gruyère cheese over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Spread the cooked onion and asparagus evenly over the cheese layer.
- Pour the egg and cream mixture gently into the crust.
- Top with the remaining Gruyère cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let the quiche rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use thin asparagus for the most tender texture and even cooking. I like Gruyère for its rich, nutty flavor, but Swiss cheese or mozzarella also works well. Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing so the filling sets nicely. You can bake it ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the oven for the best crust texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 145mg